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GOOD-HOPE 
MEDICAL GUIDE 

A GUIDE TO REAL CURE 
AND HEALTH. 



DESIGNED FOR THE MEDICAL PROFESSION 
AND FOR THE USE OF FAMILIES. 



BY 

REV. H. JOSEPH STRATEN, M. D. 

Formerly Professor of Practice of Medicine and Pharmacology : Licensed 

Chemist; Graduate of the Board of Pharmacy Institute, N. Y.; Member 

of the Greater New York Pharmaceutical Society; etc. 



HUBERT STRATEN, M. D. 

Practicing Physician; Obstetrician and Surgeon . 
Late Professor of Obstetrics and Surgery; Lecturer on Medical Phi- 
losophy; Member of Several Medical Societies. 




(REGISTERED) 
Published by the 

GOOD-HOPE REMEDIES CO. 

Western Branch: Eastern Branch: 

421 Cleveland Ave., Chicago, III. New York City 

price, 50 Cent0« 






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INTRODUCTION 



This Book gives you the Description of the various 
Diseases, tells you their Causes, explains their rational 
Treatment, and suggests salutary Adjuvants. It helps you 
to obtain the very best professional prescriptions of the 
highest medical authorities of Europe and America. It 
has nothing to do with patent medicines. 

The Busy Practitioner will by this book be guided 
in the selection of the most reliable remedies. 

To Those Engaged in Missionary Work, this book 
will prove most valuable in the treatment of the many 
bodily ills. 

Parents may refer to this book in cases of indisposi- 
tion in their families. It will become superfluous to call 
in a physician on every trifling occasion. It will prove a 
special blessing when during night, or on account of great 
distance, medical aid can only be had with much trouble, 
delay and expense. 

In Many Individual Cases this book will be a price- 
less boon. 

A Double Guaranty Required when Medicines are 
offered. You should not take medicines from everybody. 
Require a double guaranty : medical skill and conscien- 
tious care. A glance at the title page of this book suffices 
to give you that guaranty. The professional and social 
standing of the Editors assures you of this. 

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GOOD-HOPE MEDICAL GUIDE. 

To Suffering Humanity this book is dedicated as the 
result of many years' conscientious study, close observa- 
tion, arduous labor and rare experience. To bring health 
and joy into the families of the rich and the poor is its 
grand mission. To thousands it will become a bosom 
friend. They will reverence it as a messenger from 
heaven. 



PLEASE NOTICE:— Study this book very carefully. Every word tell. 
It is highly educating; and the more yoa master its contents, the 
more you will be delighted. 



HOW TO USE THIS BOOK. 

You find in this book a plain description of the various 
maladies. You find their causes stated as far as known. 
You find the very best prescriptions which enable you to 
conquer disease. Whatever is of general help in this mat- 
ter, is pointed out also. 

The medicines which are recommended in this work, 
are called "Good Hope Remedies." They are prepared 
exclusively by the Good Hope Remedies Co., of which 
both authors are directors. They are in no way patent 
medicines ; but are prepared according to the best formu- 
las of the medical schools both in Europe and in America. 
"Cure-alls" are ridiculous things. What we prepare and 
offer, are the regular prescriptions of skilled physicians. 
The many different forms of disease, require that we put 
up varied prescriptions. We use only the very best ma- 
terial. The reason for preparing the remedies ourselves 
is, to be thus enabled to guarantee the very best results. 

The Good Hope Remedies possess the following 7 
good qualities : 



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1. They are easy to take. (If desired we can furnish 
them without sugar-coating). 

2. They are absolutely reliable. 

3. They are very effective ; hence only small doses are 
needed. 

4. They are non-poisonous. 

5. They will never do any harm. 

6. They cost but little. 

7. They will never spoil (if kept as directed). 

HOW TO PRESERVE THE GOOD HOPE 
REMEDIES. 

Keep them in a dry place (not too warm), in a sepa- 
rate box, well-corked, away from the light and from all 
strong smelling substances (as camphor, perfumes etc.). 
Do not change the corks from one bottle to another. 
Never use a bottle for any other medicine than that which 
was originally in it. 

HOW TO TAKE THE GOOD HOPE REMEDIES. 

If you drop the pills from the bottle into your hand, 
see that the hand is perfectly dry and clean. It is much 
better to drop them into a clean spoon or small piece of 
paper. We advise to let the pills dissolve on the tongue. 
If a solution is called for, use clean glass and clean spoon. 
Separate glass and spoon for each remedy. Put cover on 
glass. 

THE PROPER DOSE OF GOOD HOPE REMEDIES 

Two (2) pills make a dose for a grown-up person; 
one (1) pill makes a dose for a child (till about 7 years 



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old). When you are to make a solution of the medicines, 
take a tumbler half full of pure water and dissolve in 
this 10 pills (5 pills for a child). It is often advisable 
to boil the water first and then cool it before making the 
solution. Renew such solutions each day. A tablespoon- 
ful of such a solution is a proper dose (for adults and 
children). 

HOW OFTEN TO REPEAT THE DOSES. 

In ordinary cases (acute), such as headache, colds, 
coughs, deranged stomach, etc., take 2 pills (dry on the 
tongue) every 2, 3 or 4 hours, according to the severity 
of the case. 

In all urgent or danger oils cases, such as croup, colic, 
cramps, cholera, etc., the medicines will act best if dis- 
solved and a tablespoonful (or a swallow) given every 
quarter, half or whole hour, according to the urgency of 
the case. 

But always bear this Rule in mind: "The better the 
patient gets, the less medicine he ought to get;" (i. e. the 
less frequent he ought to take the medicine). It is not 
the Quantity but the Quality of the medicine on which the 
good result depends. 

If a disease is of long standing (chronic) take only a 
dose once or twice a day. As soon as entire relief is ob- 
tained, stop taking. 

The best Time for taking the medicines, is in the 
morning on rising and at night on retiring. 

As a general thing we advise 3 or 4 doses daily in 
acute diseases. We also advise to take the medicines 
about y 2 hour before or after meals, rather than mix them 
up with the meals (urgent cases do not come under this 
direction). 



GOOD-HOPE MEDICAL GUIDE. 

HOW TO ORDER THE GOOD-HOPE REMEDIES. 

You may obtain them from our Special Agents (who 
must show a certificate from our Office) : or you may 
order them direct from one of our Offices. (Addresses 
are given on foot of title page.) 

Our Remedies are put up in y^ oz. prescription bottles 
at 25c each (except when marked otherwise). Make sure 
that our package is undisturbed, otherwise refuse to take 
it. We want to guard our preparations against being 
meddled with, as else we cannot guarantee the good re- 
sults promised you. 

If you have our book (Good-Hope Medical Guide), 
and say 10 or 12 of our prescriptions, you will be pro- 
vided for most emergency cases. This would cost only 
$3.00 to $3.50. Palliation is not our aim, but a genuine 
and radical cure ! 

Selling our Remedies at so low a price, it is evident 
that we can sell only for cash. 

We keep over 200 Prescriptions filled, always ready 
in stock, and we ship at once on receiving your order. 
Send in the required amount with full directions for ship- 
ment, and we shall fill your order carefully and satisfac- 
torily. We do not pay postage, express or freight 
charges. All mail-orders are sent at the purchaser's risk. 
We treat all buyers alike, our prices and terms are the 
same for all. We allow a special discount on large orders 
and will cheerfully furnish estimates. 

If you wish you may deposit with our Office some 
amount (large or small according to circumstances), 
which will be placed to your credit. Whatever you order 
you shall be debited with, and any balance due you, shall 
be promptly refunded upon request. This might simplify, 
in many instances, the necessary cash dealings. We are 
responsible and are ever ready to furnish references. 



GOOD-HOPE MEDICAL GUIDE. 



As to the manner of sending money, suit yourself, 
provided the amount due, comes to us. Make drafts and 
money orders payable to: "Good-Hope Remedies Co." 
(Address on foot of title page.) 

Here is a list of the principal Good-Hope Remedies 
which we keep always in stock at 25c each (postage 4c 
extra) : 



Prescription No. 


1 


For Abcess (at the start). 


u 


No. 


2. 


. . .Abcess (when opened). 


a 


No. 


3- 


. . .Apoplexy. 


a 


No. 


4- 


. . . Asthma. 


tt 


No. 


5- 


. . . Bed-Sores. 


tt 


No. 


6. 


. . . Bee-Stings. 


it 


No. 


7- 


. . . Bilious Colic. 


tt 


No. 


8. 


. . . Biliousness. 


tt 


No. 


9- 


. . .Bites of Mad Dogs. 


tt 


No. 


10 


. . . Bites of Mosquitoes. 


a 


No. 


11 


. . . Bites of Snakes. 


it 


No. 


12 


. . . Bloody Urine. 


a 


No. 


13 


...Boils. 


a 


No. 


14 


...Brain Fever (Inflammation of 
the Brain). 


it 


No, 


15 


. . . Bronchitis. 


tt 


No. 


16 


. . .Bright's Disease (acute). 


ti 


No. 


17 


. . .Bright's Disease (chronic). 


a 


No. 


18 


. . . .Bruises. 


tt 


No. 


19 


. . . . Burns and Scalds. 


it 


No. 


20 


. . . . Canker in the Mouth. 


ti 


No. 


21 


. . . . Carbuncle. 


it 


No. 


22 


. . . .Catarrh (acute). 


a 


No. 


23 


Catarrh (chronic). 


a 


No. 


24 


Chafing of Infants. 


a 


No. 


25 


. . . . Chicken-Pox. 

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Prescription No. 


26 


. . . Chilblains. 


tt 


No. 


27. 


...Child-Bed Fever. 


a 


No. 


28. 


. 1. . Cholera ( Asiatic) . 


ti 


No. 


29. 


. . . Cholera Infantum ( Summer 
complaint). 


tt 


No. 


30 


. . . Cholera Morbus. 


a 


No. 


31 


. . . Colic of Infants. 


a 


No. 


32 


. . . Constipation. 


(i 


No. 


33- 


. . .Consumption (Incipient). 


a 


No. 


34 


...Convulsions of Children 
(Spasms). 


a 


No. 


35 


. . . Cough. 


tt 


No. 


36 


. . . Croup. 


a ■ 


No. 


37 


... .Dandruff. 


a 


No. 


38 


. . .Deafness. 


a 


No. 


39- 


. . .Delirium Tremens. 


it 


No. 


40 


. . . Diabetes. 


a 


No. 


4i 


. . .Diarrhoea. 


a 


No. 


42 


. . . Diphtheria. 


tt 


No. 


43 


. . . Dropsy. 


a 


No. 


44 


. . .Dysentery. 


a 


No. 


45 


. . .Dyspepsia. 


tt 


No. 


46 


...Earache and Discharges from 
Ear. 


tt 


No. 


47 


. . .Eczema. 


tt 


No. 


48 


. . . Epilepsy. 


a 


No. 


49 


. . .Erysipelas. 


a 


No. 


50 


. . . . Effects of Fright. 


a 


No. 


5i 


. . . . Effects of Grief. 


a 


No. 


52 


. . . Effects from Poison-Ivy. 


a 


No. 


53 


. . . Effects of Self- Abuse. 


a 


No. 


54 


. . . . Fainting. 


a 


No. 


55 


. . . . Falling of the Womb. 


a 


No. 


56 


. . . . Felon. 


a 


No. 


57 


. . . . Frost-Bites. 



GOOD-HOPE MEDICAL GUIDE. 



Prescription No. 58 



No. 


59. 


No. 


60, 


No. 


61. 


No, 


62. 


No. 


63- 


No. 


64. 


No. 


65. 


No. 


66. 


No. 


6 7 . 


No. 


68. 


No. 


69. 


No. 


70. 


No. 


71- 


No. 


72. 


No. 


73- 


No. 


74- 


No. 


75. 


No. 


76. 


No. 


77- 


No. 


78. 


No. 


79- 


No. 


80. 


No. 


81. 


No. 


82. 


No. 


83. 


No. 


84. 


No. 


85. 


No. 


86. 


No. 


87. 


No. 


88. 


No. 


89. 


No. 


90. 



. . .Gall-Stones (and Gall-Stone 
Colic). 

. . . Gastric Fever. 

. . . Gonorrhoea. 

. . . Gout. 

.!. .Gravel (Stone in the Bladder). 

. . . Grippe — Influenza. 

. . . Headache. 

. . .Heart-Burn (Waterbrash). 

. . .Hip- Joint Disease. 

. . .Hives. 

. . . Hoarseness. 

. . . Indigestion. 

. . . Inflammation of the Bladder. 

. . .Inflammation of the Bowels. 

. . . Inflammation of the Eyes. 

. . .Inflammation of the Ovaries. 

. . . Inflammation of the Stomach. 

...Itch. 

. . . Itching of the Privates ( Pru- 
ritus). 

. . .Jaundice. 

. . . Leucorrhoea. 

. . . Leucorrhoea of Children. 

. . . Losing the Hair. 

. . . Loss of Appetite. 

. . . Lumbago. 

. . . Making Childbirth easy. 

. . . Malaria. 

. . . Measles. 

.. .Milk-Fever. 

. . . Morning Sickness. 

. . . Mumps. 

...Nasal Catarrh (chronic). 

.(..Nausea and Vomiting. 



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Prescription Xo. 


9i 


« 


No. 


92 


" 


No. 


93 


a 


No. 


94 


" 


No. 


95 


a 


No. 


96 


a 


No. 


97 


" 


No. 


98 


" 


No. 


99 


" 


No. 


100 


" 


No. 


IOI 


.. 


No. 


102 



No. 103 



No. 


104 


No. 


105 


No. 


106 


No. 


107 


No. 


108 


Xo. 


109 


No. 


no 


No. 


III 


No. 


112 


No. 


113 


No. 


114 


Xo. 


"5 


Xo. 


116 


No. 


117 


No. 


118 


Xo. 


119 



Nervousness (Weakness of 
Nerves). 

Neuralgia (In general). 

.Offensive Breath. 

, Pain in the Bowels (Colic). 

.Painful Menstruation (Dysme- 
norrhoea). 

.Palpitation of the Heart. 

.Paralysis (Palsy). 

, Piles ( Hemorrhoids ) . 

.Pimples (generally). 

.Pimples (from sexual excess.) 

. Pleurisy. 

.Pneumonia (Inflammation of 
the Lungs, Lung Fever). 

.Profuse Menstruation (Me- 
norrhagia). 

. Quinsy. 

.Retention of Urine. 

.Rheumatism (In general). 

.Rickets. 

. Ringworm. 

.Ruptures of Infants. 

.Scanty Menstruation (Ame- 
norrhoea). 

. Scarlet Fever. 

.Sciatic Rheumatism (Sciatica. 
Pain in the Hip). 

. Scrofula. 

. Sea-Sickness. 

. Seminal Emissions. 

. Skin Eruptions (generally). 

.Sick Headache. 

. Sleeplessness. 

. Small-Pox. 



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Prescription No. 120. . . .Sore Niples. 

. .Sore Throat (in general). 

. . Speaker's Sore Throat. 

. . Spitting of Blood. 

..Sprains (Strains). 

. . St. Vitus' Dance. 

. . Styes. 

. . Sunstroke ( Overheating ) . 

. .Toothache. 
No. 129. . . .Troubles at Change of Life. 

. .Troubles when Teething. 

. .Typhoid Fever. 

..Ulcers (Open Sores). 

. .Varicose Veins (Large Veins). 

. .Warts. 

. ., "Wasting Disease (Marasmus). 
136. . . .Wetting the Bed. 

. .White Swelling. 

. . Whooping Cough. 

. .Worm Troubles. 

. .Wounds (Cuts). 

. .Yellow Fever. 
N. B. Also Good Hope Remedies for any other dis- 
ease not mentioned above, at various prices. Here are 
some of them : 

Ague, chronic $ .50 

Alcoholism, cure for 60 

Anaemia (little or poor blood) 45 

Bad Effects of Vaccination 1 5° 

Baker's Itch 35 

Barber's Itch 35 

Cancer of the Breast 5° 

Cancer of the Nose 5° 

Cancer of the Womb 5° 



No. 


121. 


No. 


122. 


No. 


123. 


No. 


124. 


" No. 


125- 


No. 


126. 


No. 


127. 


No. 


128. 


No. 


129. 


No. 


130. 


No. 


131- 


No. 


132. 


No. 


133. 


No. 


134. 


No. 


135. 


No. 


136. 


No. 


137. 


No. 


138. 


No. 


139- 


No. 


140. 


No. 


141. 



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Colds, recent ("to nip a cold in the bud") 35 

(This remedy should always be at hand and should be 
used at once when symptoms of a cold manifest them- 
selves.) 

Dizziness . . . . $ .40 

Fever (Feverishness) 35 

(Upon the slightest indication of fever start in with 

this remedy.) 

Flatulence $ .50 

80 
5o 

50 
40 
60 
40 
5o 
50 
50 
5o 
35 
50 



Leprosy 

Lockjaw j 

Melancholy 

Milk Crust (on Child's head) 

Morphine Habit 

Nosebleed (acute) 

Nose-bleeding, Habit of (chronic) 

Obesity 

Painter's (or Lead) Colic 

Preventing Miscarriage 

Skin unhealthy ; small injuries do not heal 

Urine, copious flow of 

Good Hope Olive Soap, the very best toilet soap ; a delight 
for families, 10c a piece (about Yz pound) 20c per 
pound. Imported from Italy. 

Good Hope Olive Oil. Imported from Italy. Fresh, pure 
and sweet. For medicinal and family use; 60c per 
pint; $1.00 per quart. 

Good Hope Toothpowder, the best that can be made; 25c 
per 2 oz. bottle (without bottle 20c per 2 oz.) 

Good Hope Dentol (a Toothwash). 3 or 4 drops to a 
tablespoonful of water; apply with the toothbrush. 
Would not do harm in any quantity ; 35c per oz. 

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Good Hope General Salve. For Bruises, Cuts, Blisters, 
Chafings, Burns, Scalds, Chapped and Roughened 
Hands, etc. Is very healing. Need only put on a little. 
Should always be at hand. 30c per 2 oz. jar (25c per 
2 oz. without jar). $1.50 per lb. 

Good Hope Salve for Burns. Exclusively for Burns and 
Scalds. Need only put on a little. Heals very quick. 
Cooks and others whose daily work exposes them to 
Burns and Scalds, should have this salve constantly at 
hand; 30c per 2 oz. jar (without jar 25c per 2 oz.). 
$1.50 per pound. 

We keep a full supply of Good Hope Preventive Medi- 
cines (Prophylactics) ; they will prevent you from catch- 
ing diseases, or will greatly modify them. Very import- 
ant for Physicians, Clergymen, Nurses, etc. Here are 
some of the principal ones : 

Against Cholera, Croup, Diphtheria, Erysipelas, 
Grippe, Malaria, Measles, Scarlet Fever, .Small Pox (if 
you take this prophylactic you need not be vaccinated). 
Typhoid fever, Yeilow Fever etc. They are splendid, 
35c each. Order them direct from our office. 

We are prepared to sell you "anything in the Medical 
Line." Doing a wholesale business, we can fill your or- 
ders at the lowest prices. We guarantee you satisfac- 
tion. We beg our customers to be as precise as possible 
when ordering. No order is too small for us. Our terms 
are of necessity "Cash with the order." Kxvy cash sent in 
excess of the actual cost, is promptly refunded or placed 
to your credit, according to your direction. 

We make a specialty of putting up "Family Medicine 
Cases" and "Physicians' Medicine Cases," of any size and 
design. Select your remedies from our list of prescrip- 
tions and send in your order. The address is found on the 
title page of this book. 

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WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CASE REQUIRES SPE- 
CIAL MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL 
PRESCRIBING? 

In this case send to our office a full statement of your 
case. Our staff of skilled physicians will most carefully 
study your case and send you the necessary remedies with 
full directions. 

Here are some hints to guide you in describing your 
case (which will be kept absolutely confidential) : 

1. Give your name, age, occupation and exact address. 

2. Describe your disease. How long sick? What 
was the cause ? Pains, where ? Day or night, morning 
or evening? Wliat makes you feel worse, what makes 
you feel better — Heat or Cold, Moving or being quiet ? 

3. State your height, weight, appearance? 

4. Any bodily defects? Rupture, etc.? 

5. How is Stool ; Urine ; Appetite ; Digestion ; Thirst ; 
Sleep; Breathing? 

6. Chills; Heat; Sweat? 

7. Regarding Menstruation — regular; how long; 
color ; painful ; any other discharges ? 

8. Did you ever have Skin-eruptions (perhaps in 
childhood); Boils; Measles; Scarlet-fever; Typhoid- 
fever ; Small-pox ; any other serious sickness ? Did they 
leave bad effects? 

9. Addicted to Drink ; Self- Abuse ; excess of any 
kind? 

10. Had Hemorrhages? 

11. Were drugged with Quinine, Calomel, Arsenic, 
Iodine, Iron, etc. ? 

12. Whether and which patent-medicine taken? 

13. How is Pulse ; how Heart ; how are Lungs? 

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GOOD-HOPE MEDICAL GUIDE. 

14. Any other remarks to make? 
The Fee for such special prescribing, including the 
remedies, is $1.00. 



TEMPERATURE. 

In health the temperature of the body is 98^ degrees 
Fahrenheit; somewhat increased by external heat, mo- 
tion, eating; somewhat decreased during sleep. — Tempe- 
rature going downward is far more dangerous than going 
upward ; especially in children. One degree downward is 
worse than 2 upward; 2 downward is worse than 4 up- 
ward ; and so on. — The higher the temperature, the more 
serious. Generally in fevers it's hardly 104. But in Pneu- 
monia, Scarlet-fever, Small-pox, Typhus, Intermittent 
fever, Erysipelas of the face, Inflammation of the brain — 
sometimes 106 or 107. In cholera it sometimes drops to 
94. 

Lower temperature in the morning—favorable ; rising 
temperature from night to morning — unfavorable. If 
everything improves, yet the temperature remains above 
normal, it indicates danger of relapse, or of another dis- 
ease coming. Both temperature and pulse should rise and 
fall together (otherwise unfavorable indication). 

108 degrees — almost certain death. 

107 degrees — mostly fatal (except Intermittent- fever). 

106 degrees — intense fever. 

105 degrees — dangerous. 

104 degrees — severe fever. 

102 degrees — moderate fever. 

1 01 degrees — slight fever. 

98| degrees — normal. 

g6y 2 degrees — collapse. 

94 degrees — fatal. 

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GOOD-HOPE MEDICAL GUIDE. 

THE PULSE. 

A healthy adult — 70 to 75 beats per minute. 

At birth 130 — 140 

During first year 115 — 130 

During second year 100 — 115 

During third year 90 — 100 

Eighth to 14th year average 84, 

Adults average J2. 

Old age 1 average 64 

Women's pulse is somewhat more frequent than men's. 
If you stand your pulse will be more frequent than if you 
sit. Motion will raise the pulse. Eating and drinking 
also raise the pulse. During sleep it is less. 

RELATION OF PULSE AND TEMPERATURE 

Pulse 60 corresponds with 98 degrees (Fahrenheit) 
Pulse 80 corresponds with 100 degrees (Fahrenheit) 
Pulse 90 corresponds with 10 1 degrees (Fahrenheit) 
Pulse 100 corresponds with 102 degrees (Fahrenheit) 
Pulse no corresponds with 103 degrees (Fahrenheit) 
Pulse 120 corresponds with 104 degrees (Fahrenheit) 
Pulse 130 corresponds with 105 degrees (Fahrenheit) 
Pulse 140 corresponds with 106 degrees (Fahrenheit) 

RESPIRATION. 

During 1st year about 35 per minute. 
During 2nd year about 25 per minute. 
At puberty (14th year) about 20 per minute. 
Adult age, about 18 per minute. 

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GOOD-HOPE MEDICAL GUIDE. 

TONGUE. 

If coated on root — no trouble. 

If patchy — stomach somewhat inflamed or is irritated. 

Thick and yellow fur covering — biliary trouble. 

Dark brown coating — malignant fever. 

Thick, white coating — gastric trouble. 

Bluish tongue — circulation impeded. 

URINE. 

If healthy — straw colored and transparent. Of ioo 
parts about 93 parts are simply water. In 24 hours a 
healthy adult passes about 2 quarts. Quantity and quality 
is changed by certain articles of food, drink and drugs. 

AS TO THE SICK ROOM. 

Rather to be on upper floor; large and airy; quiet; 
direct rays of sun to enter. In winter not more than 70 
degrees (F.). 

Furniture. If contagious diseases — nothing uphol- 
stered, no carpets, rugs or curtains. 

Ventilation. Pure air — an absolute necessity. Air 
frequently but cautiously. Keep away smells of any kind. 
Everything to be perfectly clean. No persons allowed 
there who are not needed. 

Disinfection. Cleanliness and pure fresh air are the 
best disinfectants. Place cold fresh water (in a wide 
vessel) under the bed and renew 2 or 3 times daily. Very 
good to put dishes with pulverized charcoal in the room. 

For stool use porcelain vessels (in contagious dis- 
eases) in which there is a solution chloride of Lime (1 oz. 



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to quart water), put it away for 10 minutes, then bury. 
If cannot bury, empty into water-closet, and often send 
after it a solution Sulphate of Iron (*4 lb- to quart 
water). This latter solution to be used generally to disin- 
fect closets. We cannot advise other disinfectants in a 
general way. — Put all soiled clothing in a solution Chlor- 
ide of Lime (y 2 oz. to quart water) for 2 hours previous 
to washing them. — For expectoration use a small vessel 
y 2 filled with a solution of Chloride of Lime (i oz. to 
quart water). For bad odors use a solution of chlorate 
potassae (i oz. to gal. water) ; dip clothes in same and 
hang up in the room. 

AS REGARDS BATHING. 

Proper bathing is a necessity. Never take a bath ex- 
cept the body is warm. (Perspiration is no objection; 
except the sitz-bath and the foot-bath.) Never take a bath 
soon after a meal ; wait 2 to 3 hours ; nor after great fa- 
tigue. — When taking a bath be quick and rub vigorously. 
Guard against catching a cold after it. W r hen rubbed 
thoroughly dry, dress quickly and take some exercise. 

A warm (or tepid) bath will suit everybody. It 
should feel neither too warm nor too cold when entering. 
A cold bath is only for very strong persons (ought to be 
taken very quickly). 



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GOOD-HOPE MEDICAL GUIDE. 

TO PRESERVE HEALTH. 

Here is your rule for keeping in good health: "Eat 
moderately, drink water and move about." Let your food 
be properly prepared; don't eat or drink too hot. Chew 
your food well and don't wash it down with coffee, tea 
etc. ; eat in a sensible way, not too fast and not too much. 
Water — the best drink. Let it be pure. If lake or river 
water, filter it. The best filter was made under the super- 
vision of the famous Pasteur. You can obtain it from us. 
It is germ-proof. At least boil the water first, if you have 
no filter (adding a pinch of salt). Don't drink too cold 
water. — Take daily exercise, take it in a reasonable way ; 
not too much at once. Remember also to take sufficient 
Fresh Air every day. Breathe through your nostrils, not 
through your mouth. — Let the sun have access to your 
sleeping room. — Avoid all excesses! 

For Children the Rule is : Sunlight, fresh air and play. 



DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENT, 



ABCESS (Gathering, Suppuration). 

Description. Any collection of matter (pus), in some 
part of the system. Swelling, redness, pain. Distinguished 
into superficial and deep. 

Causes. Impurities of blood ; bruises with local inflam- 
mation. 

Treatment. At first when swelling, red and painful, 
Prescription No. I, "Good Hope Remedies." Afterwards, 
when Abcess has opened, Prescription No. 2 "Good Hope 
Remedies" 

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Adjuvants. At first apply hot water cloths continu- 
ously till better. If it comes to a "head," hot linseed poul- 
tices ; continue them till all matter is drawn out. — Diet : 
light, no meat; plenty fruit. Drink water. No liquors. 
Pure air. — If abcess is ripe and does not open readily, 
let a Dr. puncture it. 

APOPLEXY. 

Description. First may be a pain in the head, or sud- 
den loss of consciousness ; cannot speak nor walk. Heavy 
breathing. Is drowsy ; cannot rouse him from deep sleep. 
Looks pale or is flushed. 

Causes. Lack of proper exercise; eating too much; 
intoxication, narcotics and stimulants; too* much study 
and work; too great emotions of the mind. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 3, "Good Hope Reme- 
dies." 

Adjuvants. Put patient in a cool room with plenty of 
fresh air ; raise the head ; loosen the clothes ; to the feet 
apply hot-water-bottles or hot flannels, or rub them. Ab- 
solute rest necessary. 

Persons with short thick necks, of a full and fleshy 
growth, especially if leading a sedentary life, are subject 
to apoplexy. They should abstain from intoxicating 
drinks, rich food and stimulants. Chiefly to use a vege- 
table diet and drink pure fresh water. Frequent sponging 
the body with cold water ; plenty exercise in the open air. 

ASTHMA. 

Description. Difficult breathing; feeling of suffoca- 
tion; cough and sometimes expectoration; wheezing re- 
spiration. Often raises arms up so as to expand the chest. 

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Often demands doors and windows opened to give him 
air. Face pale ; often he is covered with cold sweat. Pal- 
pitation of heart ; irregular pulse. 

Causes. May be hereditary. From inhaling dust 
(Millers, Stonecutters, etc.) ; from smelling certain drugs; 
living in certain localities; mental excitement; sexual ex- 
cess; incarcerated flatulence etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 4. "Good Hope Reme- 
dies: 3 

Adjuvants. If subject to Asthma, avoid low, damp, 
marshy localities. Avoid all excesses. Diet : light, nour- 
ishing and easy of digestion. Sponge the chest daily with 
cold water. Take exercise in the open air. No stimulants. 

BED-SORES. 

Description. The affected parts of the skin are in- 
flamed, red and rough; pricking sensation; ulceration 
may follow. 

Causes. Being confined to bed by severe disease. Lack 
of cleanliness. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 5. "Good Hope Reme- 
dies:" 

Adjuvants. It's easier to prevent, than cure. Examine 
lack and hips daily. Upon detecting the mischief, act at 
once. We sell one solution to be used at their first ap- 
pearance (Bed-Sore Lotion No. 1), 1 oz. 35c; put 20 
drops of this in ]/ 2 tumbler of water and bathe parts af- 
fected. Should the skin be broken and ulcers form, we 
have another solution (Bed-Sore Lotion No. 2), to be 
used in same way, 1 oz. 35c. — To prevent the whole 
trouble you might bathe the suspicious parts with half 
alcohol and half water (only pure alcohol). Likewise you 
may protect the hip-bones with pads of cotton-wool. 

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Water-cushions (or large bladders y 2 filled with water) 
are recommendable. 



BEE-STINGS (Stings of Wasps, etc.). 

Treatment. By means of a magnifying-glass examine 
whether the sting be left in the wound. Extract same 
with tweezers or penknife. Take internally : Prescription 
No. 6. "Good Hope Remedies." 

Adjuvants. You may put on the affected parts Aqua 
Ammonia, or Onion- juice, or Camphor, or strong Saler- 
atus water. 

BILIOUS COLIC. 

Description. In the region of stomach — severe grip- 
ing, burning pain. Nausea and vomiting of greenish-yel- 
low, bitter bile. 

Causes. Acrid bile in stomach and intestines. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 7. "Good Hope Reme- 
dies." 

Adjuvants. Very beneficial are hot fomentations 
(hot water applied to the abdomen and to the hands and 
feet) ; also beneficial : linseed poultices to abdomen. — In- 
jections in the Rectum of 1 quart warm water with y 2 pint 
sweet oil and % pint Glycerine, are excellent. — 
Drinking sweet oil is recommended (we can furnish the 
very best imported sweet oil). 

BILIOUSNESS. 

Description. Sick headache; nausea; vomiting and 
purging of bile. Tongue is coated ; taste bitter ; no appe- 
tite ; cross humor ; eyes have a yellowish hue. 

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Causes. Irregularities in diet; fat, rich, indigestible 
food; over-eating. Excessive use of stimulants. Sup- 
pressed anger. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 8. "Good Hope Reme- 
dies/' 

Adjuvants. Mostly good : to cause vomiting by drink- 
ing freely warm water, tickling the throat with finger or 
a feather. When feeling bilious : food light and simple 
and little of it; some beef-tea and dry toast. 

To prevent attacks drink plenty cold water ; often take 
a (very short) cold bath; rub the stomach and bowels 
with the flesh-brush or coarse towel. Eat especially fresh 
vegetables and fruit. No pastry. Exercise in open air. 

BITES OF MAD DOGS. 

Fortunately, being bitten by Mad Dogs seldom results 
in Hydrophobia. Still great care is necessary. A good 
thing, if the bite is not directly into the flesh, but through 
the clothes, as thus the saliva of the animal is wiped from 
its teeth. In case of Hydrophobia, it will generally mani- 
fest itself between 20 and 90 days after being bitten. There 
are instances where it manifestd itself as late as 2 years 
after being bitten. 

Treatment. At once pour on, or bathe in, alcohol or 
whisky. A cord to be tied above the wound to check the 
circulation of the blood ; then wash affected part in warm 
water till bleeding stops. The more quiet the patient 
keeps during this process, the better it is. If possible 
hand the case over to a good physician. He will cauter- 
ize the wound and properly dress it. 

Internally take : Prescription No. p. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

We have a special preparation for the chronic state of 
Hydrophobia, which we retail at 50c. 

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Adjuvants. If the dog was suspected of being mad, 
do not kill it, but find out his true condition. If he 
proves "not mad," it will set the patient's mind at rest ; 
otherwise he might keep on worrying. 

BITES OF MOSQUITOES. 

Treatment, They will heal soon if you put on some 
Lemon- juice or Vinegar. Same way treat bites of Gnats 
and Fleas. 

Internally take : Prescription No. 10. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. You can rid your house of Mosquitoes 
by the smoke of Brown Sugar. Put the latter upon live 
coals or red hot iron and allow the smoke to penetrate 
the house. After awhile let the smoke pass out and 
close doors and windows. 

BITES OF SNAKES. 

All poisonous snakes have in the upper jaw 2 large, 
long teeth. All snakes that have in the upper and lower 
jaw (in each) two rows of teeth, are not poisonous. If 
bitten by a poisonous snake, the pain resulting is gener- 
ally — intense shooting, violent pricking, or burning. 

Treatment. Prescription A T o. 11. <( Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Drink at once a large quantity of Whis- 
ky or Brandy. Apply externally alcohol to the wound 
(or whisky or brandy.) 

BLOODY URINE. 

Description. I. The blood is mixed with the urine 
(like dark beer) and there is pain in the region of the 
kidneys — the blood comes from the kidneys. 

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2. The blood is not mixed with, but separated from, 
the urine (coagulated) and there is pain in the region of 
the bladder — the blood comes from the bladder. 

3. The blood comes alone (without urinating) and 
the pain is in the urethra — the blood comes from the 
urethra. 

Causes. This disease may be caused by irritating 
drugs (as Balsam cobaiba, Cantharides, Turpentine) ; 
may result from external injury; or may be consequence 
of other diseased conditions. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 12. "Good Hope 
Remedies:" 

Adjuvants. Nothing that is stimulating. Diet very 
plain. Recommendable — boiled rice ; broiled beef ; pure 
fresh water. 

BOILS. 

Description. A boil — a pointed tumor; hard, round, 
inflamed and painful ; deep red color ; very tender to pres- 
sure. Suppurates slowly ; on breaking discharges a lit- 
tle pus mixed with blood and a small fibrous mass (the 
core) ; then heals. 

Causes. Disordered condition of the blood, resulting 
from poor or indigestible food ; from drinking hard 
water with much lime in it ; from a very damp atmos- 
phere or soil. 

Treatment. Prescription A T o. 13. "Good Hope 
Remedies.'' 

Adjuvants. Bathing the parts with hot water; warm 
poultices of bread and milk, or of ground flax seed. Stop 
poultices after the core is removed. To prevent a recur- 
rence of boils, attend to their causes. Remove all causes 
of irritation. A generous diet is necessary. 

We have also a special preparation to prevent th< 
recurrence of boils at 35c. 

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BRAIN-FEVER. 
(Inflammation of the Brain.) 

Description. This disease is very serious; it is often 
confounded with other diseases. Hence the necessity 
of being careful as to diagnosis and treatment. Many 
a life can thus be saved. 

Brain-Fever, (like other inflammations) starts with 
chilliness followed by heat; or with heat and severe bor- 
ing pains in the head. Face and eyes red. Restless- 
ness, anxiety, sadness. Bores head into pillow; is ag- 
gravated by noise and light. In ears — humming and 
buzzing. Nausea and vomiting. Delirium; convulsive 
movements. 

Some cases of Brain-Fever resemble Typhus (refer to 
this and compare). 

Frequently severe gastric symptoms accompany Brain- 
Fever, as vomiting acrid slime, bilious green fluid ; consti- 
pation and retention of urine. This should not mislead 
you to overlook the Inflammation of the Brain. 

Children are more liable to this disease than adults. 
During dentition special danger. They are fretful, want 
to lie down, cannot keep their heads up, often put their 
hands to their heads, scream loud apparently without 
cause, put their fingers into their mouth and move their 
jaws as if they were chewing. These symptoms together 
with the general ones (mentioned before), lead us to con- 
clude there is Inflammation of the Brain. 

Causes. External injuries (blows on the head, fall- 
ing). Mental overwork; overtaxing the brain of chil- 
dren. Abuse of opiates and liquors; driving skin-erup- 
tions into the system (by bad salves and soaps, etc.) in- 
stead of bringing the impurities out to the surface and 
properly healing the system. May appear during Pneu- 



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monia, Erysipelas, Scarlet-fever; during Summer-com- 
plaint in children. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 14. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Absolute rest of mind and body. Room 
dark, everything quiet. Wrap the whole head in cloths 
wrung out of ice- water (or cold water) and change them 
very often (not allowing them to become warm!) Put 
rubber sheet or oil cloth underneath to keep bed dry. Use 
this application of cold water only during the stage of ex- 
citement, not during depression. If hands and feet are 
cold, apply hot- water-bottles to them (or wrap in warm 
flannel) . 

Diet — the simplest kind. Nourishment frequently in 
small quantities. Toast-water, milk; pure fresh water; 
occasionally a small piece of ice may be taken. // fever 
is slight — broth, beef- juice; thin gruels; rice or whole 
wheat boiled 4 hours and strained through a cloth and 
given hot or cold. When convalescent — milk-toast, fari- 
na, light puddings, custard, eggs (soft boiled). 

N. B. We can furnish Special Preparations for the 
following special cases of Brain-Fever ; each 35 cents the 
y 2 ounce. 

1. Sunstroke. Inflammation of the Brain caused by 
the direct rays of the sun upon the head. (In an emerg- 
ency use spirits of camphor, 3 drops on sugar or in tea- 
spoonful of water, every 5 or 10 minutes till the danger 
is over. But our preparation is much better). 

2. Inflammation of the Brain caused by the Exposure 
to Intense Cold. 

3. Inflammation of the Brain caused by the sudden 
Receding of Scarlatina. 

4. Inflammation of the Brain caused by the Receding 
of Measles. 

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5. Inflammation of the Brain caused by the sudden 
Receding of Erysipelas. 

6. Inflammation of the Brain caused by the Suppres- 
sion of Catarrh or by the Suppression of a Discharge from 
the Ear. 

J. Inflammation of the Brain caused by an External 
Injury, as a blow on the head, or a fall. 
8. Against Tuberculous Meningitis. 

BRONCHITIS. 

{Catarrh of the Bronchial Tubes. — Cold on the Chest.) 

A. The Acute Form. 

Description. The tubes which convey air to the lungs, 
are inflamed. There is always some fever. Sometimes 
chilliness alternate with burning heat. Hoarsness ; tick- 
ling in the windpipe; uneasiness of breathing. Often 
pain and stitches in chest. Always a cough, causing dis- 
tress ; at first dry, followed by expectoration of frothy, 
thick or blood-streaked mucus. The disease progressing 
— the chest feels so tight ; cough becomes painful and 
causes soreness in upper part of lungs. The ear put to 
the chest notices a wheezing, whistling or rattling respira- 
tion ; the air passages seem clogged with slime. 

Young Children are frequently subject to Bronchitis. 
They become restless, seem only to have a cold, are fever- 
ish, breathe heavily; dry hoarse cough, wheezing respira- 
tion. Coughing hurts them ; hence they trv to suppress it 
and cry after an attack. 

If an Infant is befallen, notice the difficulty it has at 
nursing, gasping for breath. 

Causes. Exposing neck and throat after much speak- 
ing or singing, or bodily exertion. Inhaling dust or 

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other irritating substances. Too much exposed to cold 
and draught of air. Quick changes from heat to cold. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 15, (Acute). "Good Hope 
Remedies! 3 

Adjuvants. Patients room — well ventilated, but not 
cold. Avoid draught of air. Eat little and simple food 
— barley-gruel, farina, tapioca, corn-starch, light pud- 
dings, simple jellies, etc. As a preventive — frequent 
sponging of throat and chest with cold water. 

B. Chronic Form of Bronchitis. 

Causes. From neglecting an acute attack, or from a 
relapse. 

Treatment. First take same medicine as in Acute 
Form. To this may be added if necessary Prescription 
Xo. 75 (chronic). ''Good Hope Remedies.'' 

Adjuvants. Diet — nourishing food, which is easy to 
digest and does not irritate. Good fresh milk ; well 
cooked vegetables ; ripe fruit. Little meat. 

X. B. The "Hectic Fever" of Chronic Bronchitis, 
comes on toward Noon, that of Consumption, towards 
Evening. 

BRIGHT'S DISEASE. 
Inflammation of the Kidneys. 

A. The Acute Form. 

Description. Generally commences with chills, fever 
and sick feeling. Dull pain and tenderness in the region 
of the Kidneys : worse from pressure and stooping. Thirs- 
ty ; mouth and throat dry. L'rine — frequent desire to 
urinate, still urine is scanty, dark-colored, red or bloody 
and always contains "Albumen." Xo appetite. Dull 
headache and dizziness when lying down. Skin — hot and 
dry : soon dropsical swellings. 



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Examination of the Urine by the Microscope shows 
blood-corpuscles. A test by Heat or Nitric Acid shows a 
deposit of Albumen. 

Happy — if urine increases and if a great sweat sets in ! 

It's a serious illness ; but our cures are remarkable. 

Causes. After colds ; exposure to wet ; from Scarlet- 
fever. External injuries. Alcoholic liquors; irritating 
drugs (Cantharides, Balsam of Copaiba, Turpentine, etc.) 

Treatment. Prescription No. 16. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Absolute rest. Stay in bed. Sponging 
whole body with warm water twice daily. Diet — plain 
and simple. Drink pure fresh water (or mixed with lime- 
water). Strictly no alcoholic liquors. Drink Butter- 
milk, Skim-milk. 

B. The Chronic Form of Bright 's Disease. 

Description. Weakened by protracted sickness, or 
from heart and lung trouble, many patients become pale 
and bloated; skin is cool and dry; they feel "all-gone." 
Urine is passed in large quantity and is greenish-yellow ; 
contains much "Albumen." Frequent desire to urinate; 
very sensitive to pressure in region of kidneys. Finally 
dropsical swellings; digestion and breathing impaired; 
general dropsy and death. 

Causes. If the Acute Form of Bright's Disease is 
neglected or not properly treated, the Chronic Form will 
be the result and is difficult to cure. Still our Remedies 
have also in such cases afforded the desired relief. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 27. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Nourishing diet is indispensable. Bread 
and milk, puddings, fowl; only fried, broiled or roasted 
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(no carrots) ; everything well cooked. Allowed — Red 
wine in water or Seltzer. Forbidden — all alcoholic liq- 
uors. Good — out-door exercise and daily sponge-bath 
(cold) . No excesses of any kind. 

BRUISES. 

Description. An injury by which the skin is not 
broken. There may be swelling and discoloration. If 
the injury goes deep, suppuration often follows. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 18. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. If you use Prescription No. 18 at once in- 
ternally (in solution), you will be surprised at the good 
success and you need nothing to apply externally. If you 
wish, however, you may apply externally a special prepa- 
ration which we sell at 35c per oz. for Bruises. Pour 10 
drops of it into a tumbler of water ; wet cloths with this 
and put on. Not more than 12 — 24 hours. That's all. Our 
"General Salve" at 30c per 2 oz. is excellent too for exte- 
rior application. Put on little; it is very healing. Read 
what is said under chapter "Sprains." 

BURNS AND SCALDS. 

Description. A burn or scald is the more serious, the 
larger and deeper the injury. Extensive burns (though 
not deep) are always dangerous. If the surface is burnt 
y 2 or even x /i, there is little hope. The more delicate 
a part of the body, the more telling the injury. Most 
dangerous on head and abdomen. If small children are 
injured, spasms are apt to arise and may prove fatal. 
Aged people suffer the least, except if erysipelas follow. 

Danger — at 3 stages: 1. From shock (right after 
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brain or bowels (during 3rd or 4th day). 3. Prom weak- 
ness or Blood poisoning. 

External Treatment. By all means exclude the air 
from the burn (at once). Dress it without delay. Care- 
fully remove all dirt and charred clothing. In dressing 
expose only a small surface at a time. 

If practicable, hold the burn close to the fire ; it will 
draw out the heat. Never put it into cold water; nor 
employ other cooling things, as potatoes, etc. (it would 
produce blisters and ulcers). 

Many methods are advised as proper; but we cannot 
recommend them all. We cannot advise the application 
of Flour, Olive Oil (nor both together), nor soap. We 
caution against Lead or Lead-water. 

We do recommend the following methods : 

1. Alcohol (or strong Brandy). Apply immediately 
and before blisters have formed. Equal parts Alcohol 
and hot water. Dip cloths into it and apply. Keep con- 
stantly moist, until it does not aggravate the pain any 
more. If burn is too large or too deep, we cannot well 
apply Alcohol. It should not be used about the eyes or 
on other tender parts. It is useless after cold-water ap- 
plications. 

2. Bicarbonate of Soda. Of value when injury is 
not deep. Put powdered Soda on the burn and lay a wet, 
warm cloth over it. Quickly it will expell pain and will 
heal fast. 

3. Glycerine. Good to take internally for burns of 
stomach, mouth or throat. Equal parts of Glycerine and 
hot water. Take one tablespoonful as a dose. Good 
also as a gargle. 

4. "Good Hope General Salve." For small burns. 
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the part in hot water and renew salve (only a little salve 
at a time; it's very healing). 30c per 2 oz. jar (cheaper 
in bulk). 

5. "Good Hope Salve for Burns. 3 ' For small burns. 
This salve is exclusively for burns. It is intended to 
use immediately after the injury. Put on a little and 
after 24 hours wash off with hot water and renew salve. 
30c per 2 oz. jar (cheaper in bulk). 

6. (( Good Hope Burn-Cure." For large burns; For 
External and immedi-ate application (the best means of 
all by our own experience). Use one part of it to five 
parts of warm water. Apply at once with saturated 
cloths (never cotton directly on burn!) ; then cover satur- 
ated cloths with cotton to keep wet and warm. Keep 
cloths moist continually. Renew dressing in 12 hours. 
If the burn is small you may put it on full strength. 

It is very good to follow up this treatemnt with 
''Good Hope General Salve" to feed and heal the wounds. 
"Good Hope Burn Cure" costs 30c per oz. Four ounces 
for $1.00. 

Bums from any kinds of Acid, require first washing 
with a weak solution of Soda ; then treat like other burns. 
Notice: Burns from Nitric Acid — put on immediately 
Spirits of Ammonia. Burns from Carbolic Acid — put on 
Vinegar. 

Burns from Lye — require first washing with dilute 
Vinegar ; then treat like other burns. 

Burns from Phosphorus — require sweet oil. Apply 
and renew till pain stops. 

If Blisters have been raised, open and empty them 
this way : With a needle (always new !) open the margin 
of the healthy skin, just where it touches the blister; 
drain off the blister and do nothing more. A needle will 
do if nothing better at hand. 

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Internal Treatment. Whilst you make use of one or 
the other method externally, be sure to administer faith- 
fully internally Prescription No. ip. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Larger burns are sometimes attended by 
costiveness or diarrhoea. Don't interfere with either. 
If the costiveness lasts longer than 4 or 5 days, simply 
give warm-water injections. If diarrhoea sets in, it is 
essential to preserve life. It is only permissible to check 
it, if it continues for weeks after the injury is completely 
cured. It will usually stop of itself if you drink plenty 
of cold water and take plenty exercise in the open air. 
Both, drinking cold water and exercise in the open air, 
are necessary for a full recovery after severe burns or 
scalds. 

CANKER IN THE MOUTH. 

{Ulcerative Inflammation of the Mouth.) 

Description. Generally one ulcer (rarely more) with 
an inflamed base. Is surrounded by considerable red- 
ness. Burning and stinging sensation. Mostly they ap- 
pear on the inside of the cheeks or lips, sometimes on 
roof of mouth or on tongue. There may be fever. 
Children especially liable. 

Causes. Derangement of stomach or liver. Abuse 
of Mercury. Cold. The use of irritating aperients. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 20. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Wash mouth frequently with cold water. 
Lemon- juice if can be borne. In severe cases diet — very 
light. Milk and water; gruels, vegetables. No animal 
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CARBUNCLE. 

Description. A malignant boil, inflammatory tumor. 
Severe burning pain. If a common boil — no fever, not 
so large and discharges by one opening. If a carbuncle 
— surely fever and discharges by several openings. May 
become dangerous. At least the healing always takes 
some time. 

Causes. Bad condition of blood; weakened constitu- 
tion ; after exhausting diseases. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 21. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. If tumor is very hard — poultice of flax- 
seed or bread and milk. We make a special remedy, 
highly concentrated, most excellent for Carbuncle. Can 
be taken with Prescription No. 21. Full supply 25c. Send 
order to one of our Offices. Address on title page this 
book. 

CATARRH (ACUTE). 

Cold in the Head. 

Description. An inflammation of the mucous mem- 
brane of the Nose, affecting also throat and chest. Main- 
ly evenings — slight fever and chills. Nose stopped or 
running; frequent sneezing. Head heavy. Thirsty. 
Hoarseness more or less. If not timely arrested, may 
spread to other parts. 

Causes. Exposure to draught ; dampness ; inclement 
weather; wet feet etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 22. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Certainly no greasy food. Eat salt- 
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CATARRH (CHRONIC). 

Description. Mucous membrane — dry, hot, swollen, 
obstructing the air-passage. Frequent attempt to clear 
the nostrils by a forcible inspiration. Smell is lost ; dull 
pain between the eyes. Plugs in the nose hard to expel. 
Discharges from the nose very offensive. Is a very ob- 
stinate disease. 

Causes. Acute catarrh improperly treated. May re- 
sult from measles, scarlet-fever, scorfulous condition or 
venereal disease. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 23. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Keep chest and abdomen warm, the feet 
warm and dry. Breathe through the nose and keep 
mouth shut when passing from warm to cold. Apply a 
little of "Good Hope General Salve" to the nostrils when 
exposed to cold and windy weather. 

CHAFING OF INFANTS. 

Description. Chafing — friction of skin ; especially in in- 
fants and young (fleshy) children; mainly in sum- 
mer. Red, inflammatory patches; sometimes great itch- 
ing. Watery yellowish discharge. If neglected — skin 
hard, chapped, excoriated. Child restless and peevish. 

Causes. Unhealthy skin; lack of cleanliness, etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 24. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Absolute cleanliness to prevent chafing. 
Bathe the parts 2 or 3 times daily with lukewarm water 
(no soap) and dry well (no rubbing), dry carefully the 
folds of the skin; use soft cloth. 

We have a special prepartion for Chafing of Infants 
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bier of water, bathe the parts gently with this and dry. 
Then dust with powdered starch. 

CHICKEN-POX. 

Description. At first — little red spots (like flea-bites), 
in a few hours — little blisters with a watery fluid. This 
is often the first symptom. In other cases slight fever 
with some headache precedes the eruption, but never 
more than 48 hours, and stops when the eruption appears. 
The little blisters (vesicles) spread irregularly over the 
body and appear in crops, a new crop shooting up when 
one is already in a matured state. The eruption is usu- 
ally first on shoulders, back and chest ; then on head, face 
and extremities. After 3rd or 4th day the pustules are 
dry and fall off. The disease lasts from 1 to 2 weeks. It's 
contagious, may become epidemic ; seldom found in same 
person a second time. Mostly confined to childhood. Lit- 
tle or no danger. 

Chicken-Pox resembles Small-Pox and are sometimes 
hard to distinguish. Notice some points of difference: 

In Chicken-Pox. In Small-Pox. 

Fever — slight; often absent; Fever — severe; always pres- 

seldom more than 1 day pre- ent; 2 to 3 full days previous 

vious to eruption, no chills. to,*™**™' P * 

Eruption — within 24 hours; Eruption — Not before even- 
is quite superficial ; usually first ' m S of 3rd day ; the pustule has 

on back and chest later on a dent on the to P of * ' a PP ears 
on back and chest, later on firgt Qn ^^ next day Qn neck) 

* ace « chest and back, day after that 

on extremities. 
Headache — little, if any. Headache — quite severe. 

Backache — not any. Backache — Very severe. 

Odor — not any. Odor — very marked. 

Cure — generally in 5 to 8 days. Cure — at best in 15 days. 

Chicken-Pox often requires no medical treatment. 

Proper nursing and diet might suffice. To be on the safe 

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Treatment. Prescription A T o. 25. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. No animal food for 2 or 3 days. Stay 
in bed. 

CHILBLAINS. 

Description. An inflammation caused by cold. Mostly 
on hands and feet (sometimes ears and nose). Burning, 
itching and soreness. 

Causes. Exposure to cold. Sudden change of tem- 
perature in the parts. 

Treatment. Prescription Xo. 26. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Eat no pork, no salted meats. Use no 
pepper, not much salt. 

We have a special preparation for external application 
in cases of Chilblains. 35c per 1 oz. Put 5 drops of this 
in y 2 tumbler of cold water and bathe the parts. Very 
good is also "Good Hope General Salve." 30c per 2 oz. 
jar. Put on before retiring (little only, it is very heal- 
ing.) 

CHILDBED FEVER. 

Description. Chilly sensation (from small of back up 
along spine) ; then severe fever. The most characteristic 
symptom is the tenderness of the abdomen. Abdomen — 
bloated ; cannot stand the slightest touch ; the weight of 
the bed-cloths is too much ; pains very severe. Lochia are 
suppressed or profuse with a disagreeable odor. Secretion 
of milk — will not appear or will stop. Thirsty, vomiting, 
headache. Pulse very frequent. This fever does not 
occur often; it might become epidemic. It is very 
dangerous; may run its course in a few hours; may 
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after delivery (not so favorable) ; sometimes only after 
10 or 12 days (more favorable.) If just one spot of the 
abdomen is painful it's not so dangerous. 

Treatment. If in any way possible a skillful physi- 
cian should be called if the disease is fully developed. 
It's easier to subdue it in the beginning. That no time 
may be lost, or if a competent physician cannot be had, 
we recommend the following excellent remedy : 

Prescription No. 2/. "Good Hope Remedies." In 
solution ; every hour if the case is very severe. 

Adjuvants. Cool room; fresh air. Wet cloths in 
hot water and apply to abdomen; repeat this frequently. 
Diet — gruels (oatmeal, rice, tapioca). Drink plenty pure 
cold water. 

CHOLERA (ASIATIC). 

Description. A most fearful disease. Generally 
comes on suddenly ; though inclination to diarrhoea, rum- 
bling in bowels, feeling of uneasiness or debility may 
precede. Suddenly strength is gone, copious diarrhoea 
and vomiting. Discharges — become very watery and soon 
resemble rice-water (without smell). Burning in stom- 
ach, anxious breathing, constant desire for cold water. 
The latter gives little relief and is mostly vomited. The 
patient becomes restless and weaker and terrible cramps 
set in. Very small pulse. Cold sweat on forehead. 
Coldness spreading over the body. Stupor. Death. 

Causes. Primary cause — still obscure. Some (un- 
known) poison decomposes the blood. The exciting 
causes are chiefly — being afraid ; weakening the system 
in any way; shock of any kind; eating unripe fruit and 
indigestible food; using purgative medicines; excessive 
use of intoxicating liquors ; lack of cleanliness, etc. 

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Treatment. Prescription No. 28. "Good Hope 
Remedies." Make a solution and take a teaspoonful 
every 10 or 15 minutes, as improvement goes on less fre- 
quently. 

Adjuvants. Put patient in bed, well covered. Should 
be absolutely quiet. Let him use bed-pan and not get 
up. Gentle Rubbing with dry hand or woolen cloth 
alleviates cramps of muscles and restores circulation and 
heat in the extremities. Diet — broth of mutton, beef or 
chicken (only little salt, no other seasoning). Drink — 
pure, fresh, cold water, decoction of oatmeal or warm 
toast-water. Perspiration setting in is a sign of improve- 
ment. 

A "Good Hope" Special Cholera Medicine Case. 

We put up a case of 5 Special Good Hope Remedies 
for times of Cholera (Asiatic). 1st. Special Good Hope 
Remedy for Cholera. It is a preventive and will protect 
you against it if taken in time (as soon as an epidemic 
starts in your neighborhood). In powder form. Put 
about J4 teaspoonful of it into each shoe twice a week, 
wearing woolen stockings. 25c per 4 oz. 

2nd. Special Good Hope Remedy for Cholera. To be 
used at the first premonitory sign of diarrhoea (in cholera 
times). Take at once a dose (5 pills) and do not repeat 
till another attack of diarrhoea occurs. Also this reme- 
dy is prophylactic. You can rely on these 2 Remedies as 
preventives. 25c per y 2 oz. 

3rd. Special Good Hope Remedy for Cholera. . . The 
first stage of Cholera — is cured with this remedy. Rice- 
water discharges are present. Make a solution (10 pills 
in y 2 tumbler of water) and administer a teaspoonful 
every 10 or 15 minutes. Less frequently as the patient 
improves. Improvement — if patient gets warm and per- 
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4th. Special Good Hope Remedy for Cholera. The 
second stage of cholera — is cured with this remedy. 
Cramps appear in different parts of the body. Make a 
solution (10 pills in j4 tumbler of water) and administer 
a teaspoonful every 10 or 15 minutes. As the improving 
continues give less frequently. Improvement — if pulse 
is less rapid and more regular. 25c per V2 oz. 

5th. Special Good Hope Remedy for Cholera. The 
third stage of cholera — is cured with this remedy. Col- 
lapse sets in. Pulse gone, eyes sunken, voice hoarse. 
livid countenance. This way the patient may remain 
unchanged for hours and even for 2 or 3 days. Still 
there is hope! Make a solution (10 pills to y 2 tumbler 
of water) and administer a teaspoonful every hour. As 
the improving continues give less frequently. Whether 
more or less covering — is at this stage, to be left to the 
patient. The improvement of the pulse is here the most 
important sign of amelioration. 25c per y 2 oz. 

CHOLERA INFANTUM. 

Summer Complaint. 

Description. Loss of appetite ; head hot ; vomiting 
and diarrhoea ; wasting away of the flesh ; eyes sunken ; 
debility; stupor. Common with children under 3 years. 

Causes. Foul air ; unwholesome diet ; derangement 
of stomach and bowels ; teething ; hot weather. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 29. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Be careful about diet and dress. Plenty 
fresh air (in the shade). Keep away from wet and 
damp places. In the morning — a cool or tepid bath. In 
the evening — wash the entire body of child in lukewarm 
water (not cool). Good thing — on hills or in the moun- 

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tains. Diet — milk, farina, topioea, sago, rice; sometimes 
a little muton or chicken broth, sweet potatoes. Avoid 
fruits and vegetables. 

CHOLERA MORBUS. 

Description. It is sporadic (attacking few at a time) 
or billious cholera. Occurs chiefly in summer and au- 
tumn. Generally comes on suddenly. Nausea, copious 
vomiting and diarrhoea ; violent burning, cutting, griping 
colic (especially about the navel). If the case is neg- 
lected, there may be prostration of strength, cold sweat, 
low pulse and convulsions. 

Causes. Continued hot weather ; errors in diet (unripe 
fruit, sour beer) ; sudden change of temperature ; sud- 
den suppression of discharges (perspiration, menstrua- 
tion, diarrhoea). 

Treatment. Prescription No. so. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. See what was said in the articles Bilious 
Fever and (Asiatic) Cholera. During an attack drink 
hot water. If extremities are cold, warm them (warm 
flannels or bricks). Take fresh milk, thin oatmeal gruel, 
beef tea or a little soup. 

COLIC OF INFANTS. 

Description. Child draws up its feet (and kicks) ; 
abdomen is distended; rumbling in the bowels; great 
distress. 

Causes. Improper feeding; exposure to cold; from 
worms, etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. jj. e( Good Hope 
Remedies." 

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Adjuvants. If in pain a child cries ; examine into 
the cause. Is a pin in the dress piercing the flesh? 
By improper drugging, many children lose their lives 
or are made miserable. If colic — warm application to 
abdomen. Keep feet warm. If constipation — injec- 
tion of warm water; sweet oil. 

CONSTIPATION— COSTIVENESS. 

Whilst some people have a natural passage only 
every 2 or 3 days and are healthy, the general rule is 
to have one evacuation every day. Have a regular time 
for the movement of the bowels; best in the morning 
(say after breakfast) and stick to it! If the bowels 
don't move for several days, use an injection of lukewarm 
water. If a quick evacuation is wanted or the costive- 
ness is obstinate, you may use sweet oil or dissolve a small 
piece of castile-soap in the water. Nothing is more in- 
jurious than improper drugs and the continued use of 
aperients. They will surely make the bad thing worse. 

Causes. Neglect of exercise in those who sit much 
(bookkeepers, tailors, etc.) Neglecting the calls of 
nature. High-living. Mental emotions, derangement of 
stomach and liver, (chewing tobacco) etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 32. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. As always so here attend to the causes. 
Drink a glass of fresh cold water A. M. and P. M. (after 
rising and before retiring). Use plain food. Good 
fruits and vegetables. Drink pure cold water during 
the day. 

CONSUMPTION (INCIPIENT). 

Description. Loss of strength ; appetite lessened ; 
disturbed digestion; small pulse; unrefreshing sleep; 

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sometimes perspiration at night; losing flesh. Cough — 
a primary symptom, from a tickling in the throat, short 
and dry, hacking. Some pain in chest. Breathing ac- 
celerated. There may be expectoration of frothy mu- 
cus (with specks of blood). Possibly some hemorrhage. 
These symptoms point to incipient consumption. Can 
it be cured ? Answer : Yes ! 

Causes. Hereditary. From overtaxing the mind of 
school-children. Dwelling in damp, overheated or ill- 
ventilated rooms (schools). Tight lacing. Self-abuse; 
sexual and other excesses. Unwholesome diet. Expos- 
ure. Lack of proper clothing, etc. 

Treatemnt. Prescription No. 53. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Plenty sunlight (no excess though) ; 
plenty moderate out-door exercise ; plenty fresh air. Sun 
must have access to sleeping room. Good milk and 
good bread (Bread made of coarse flour best) ; cream 
and plenty ice-cream ; baked potatoes ; fat beef and fat 
mutton (if stomach digests them) ; ripe fruits and veget- 
ables 

Notice please: We put up 4 special remedies for 
consumption. 

1st Special Good Hope Remedy for Consumption. 
Very effective if hereditary. Also before softening of 
tubercles. Where there is any suspicion, employ it at 
once. At 35c. 

- 2nd Special Good Hope Remedy for Consumption. 
For incipient Consumption. (Make solution). 35c per 
y 2 oz. 

3rd Special Good Hope Remedy for Consumption. 
For suppurative state of lungs. (Make solution.) 35c 
per y 2 oz. 

4th Special Good Hope Remedy for Consumption. 

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For advanced Consumption. If it does not arrest the 
trouble, it will greatly ease the condition and prolong 
life. (Make solution). 35c per y 2 oz. 

CONVULSIONS OF CHILDREN.— SPASMS. 

Description Screaming; rolling the eyes; grinding 
the teeth. Clenched hands ; twisting feet. Face may 
turn purplish and breathing become very labored. The 
body may become straight and stiff. The Attacks may 
end with trembling, pale face and evacuation of the 
bladder and bowels. 

Causes. Teething; worms; indigestible food; sud- 
den fright; cold, etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 34. "Good Hope 
Remedies" 

Adjuvants. Don't lose your head on seeing the con- 
dition of the child. Be prompt. At once place child in 
warm bath (98 to 100 degrees F.) Should be in from 5 to 
10 minutes. At the same time pour a stream of cold water 
on its head (gently!) from a distance of 2 or 3 feet and 
for 2 or 3 minutes. Keep up the temperature of the 
bath by adding hot water. After the bath dry child 
quickly, wrap in warm dry flannel and put to bed. This 
process can be repeated. Attend to removing the cause 
of the trouble. If possible call a competent physician. 

COUGH. 

It's more a symptom than a disease (so is hoarseness). 
Unfortunately it is often neglected. Improper medi- 
cines will only make the matter worse. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 55. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

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Adjuvants. If weather permits and sun is bright 
take a little walk. Avoid strong wind and draught. 
Try not to cough more than you can help, so as not to 
irritate the lungs unnecessarily. 

A very recommendable drink is the following — In a 
clean vessel boil I qt. water. When boiling sprinkle a 
teaspoonful rye-flour upon it (without stirring) and re- 
move (at once) vessel from the fire. Put on cover and 
let cool. Keeping back the floury sediment, pour into 
bottle. Drink all of it during the day. Repeat this 
daily as long as it does good. Good — fresh milk; muci- 
laginous drinks and soups. Avoid salt and fat food. 
Smoking will do harm in this condition. 

CROUP. (RATTLES). 

Description. It consists in inflammation of the wind- 
pipe. Starts as a catarrh. Peculiar barking cough. 
Breathing is difficult. Rattling and wheezing in throat. 
Hoarseness and choking. Much fever. Aggravation 
generally at night. In progress of the disease the coun- 
tenance may become livid, the neck purple, pulse fre- 
quent and hard, voice may be almost gone. It may ac- 
company other diseases. True croup — the throat fills 
up with a tough membrane ; comes on gradually ; hoarse- 
ness keeps on ; fever at day time. The more "sudden and 
severe" the attack, the less danger of true croup. A 
dangerous disease. If possible call in a competent phy- 
sician. 

Causes. Exposure to cold and damp weather. In- 
sufficient clothing. Children kept in too warm rooms. 
Poor nourishment, etc. It is apt to return. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 36. "Good Hope 
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Adjuvants. Begin treatment at the first "croupy 
sound". Hot water application to throat. A warm 
bath. Keep feet warm. Nothing tight around neck. 
If thirsty — cold water. When recovering — milk and 
water, gruels, beef-tea. 

Notice please: We put up a Special Good Hope 
Remedy for Croup. 35c. Can be taken together with 
Prescription No. 36. Very effective. 

DANDRUFF. 

Description. Patches of thin scales. Comb or brush 
easily remove them, but they are fast renewed. It forms 
no crusts ; is not contagious. Is but superficial. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 37. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Cleanliness. Keep head cool. 

DEAFNESS— DIFFICULTY IN HEARING. 

Description. Is frequently met with. If recent — 
cure is easy; if of long standing — often hard to cure. 
May be the result of earwax accumulating; if so it gen- 
erally comes on gradually and likely there is buzzing. A 
careful examination will reveal the hardened wax filling 
the passage. There may be a discharge from the ear. 
There may be a lack of earwax (dryness of the ear). 

Causes. Hereditary. Cold. Injury. Various dis- 
eases. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 38. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Notice please: It is not possible to cover all cases 
by a general prescription. In particular cases it might 
be necessary to send to one of our Offices a description 

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of your case that we may send you the required special 
remedy. Each of these Special Good Hope Ear Reme- 
dies 50c. 

Adjuvants. To remove hardened earwax drop 2 or 
3 drops sweet oil or glycerine into the ear. A few 
hours after, carefully syringe out the ear with warm 
water (not too hot). The obstructed ear bent down- 
ward. If necessary repeat this once a day till earwax is 
removed. Many preparations intended to put into the 
ear, do great harm — be careful! 

DELIRIUM TREMENS. 

Description. The result of intemperance (intoxi- 
cants and opium). Sees monsters. Raving. Sleepless. 
— The object is to bring the brain into a natural state and 
prevent fits of epilepsy. 

Treatment Prescription No. 39. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Plenty of cold water to drink; hard- 
toasted bread. When convalescent — for a long time 
beefsteak, bread and water. Administer the remedies 
without delay. 

DIABETES. 

Description. Frequent and great flow of urine ; con- 
tains saccharine (sugar). Violent thirst. Gradual ema- 
tiation. Easy to cure in the beginning; becomes fatal 
by neglect. 

Causes. Excesses. Exclusive use of farinaceous 
food. Abuse of drugs. Exposure to chilly and damp 
air. Suppression of eruptions. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 40. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

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Adjuvants. Diet — roasted meats, broth, yolk of eggs, 
bran-bread (or else common bread). Strictly avoid all 
vegetables. Keep even temperature. Warm climates if 
possible. 

DIARRHOEA— LOOSENESS OF THE BOWELS. 

It indicates a diseased state of the intestines. The 
idea that it is occasionally a good cleansing of the bowels 
is erroneous and may lead to dangerous consequences. 
But it is not less dangerous to stop a Diarrhoea suddenly 
by violent means (astringents generally), for they do not 
remove the cause. Cure the intestines and the diarrhoea 
ceases; just as the smoke ceases when the fire is put out. 

Causes. Eating unripe fruits and vegetables. Sud- 
den mental emotions. Accompanies various diseases. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 41. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Must necessarily attend to diet. Avoid 
liquids (also water). Use gruel of oatmeal and barley, 
rice ; mutton-broth with rice or barley. Allowed — lean 
mutton; stewed dried pears. In stubborn cases eat stale 
bread and abstain from liquids altogether ; and to quench 
thirst occasionally take a thin farinacious soup or gruel 
(only least bit salt). Or take nothing but rice and milk 
(no sugar nor salt). This diet continued 1 or 2 months 
and taking the prescription above, has cured the worst 
chronic cases. 

DIPHTHERIA. 

Description. In some cases slight hoarseness quickly 
followed by high fever. In other cases chilliness pre- 
ceeds the fever. Throat — dark-red. Whitish specks or 
patches; they are toucfh, of a dirty white color. Size 

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from a pin's head to a dime. These patches appear on 
tonsils, roof and back of the mouth. They may enlarge 
until the whole throat is covered. Bleeding follows their 
removel. Breath offensive. Tongue covered with dirty 
yellowish fur. Can hardly swallow. Is prostrated. 
Those breathing the air of the sick-room are liable to con- 
tract the disease. Attacks principally the young. Can be 
successfully treated if timely recognized and attended 
to. Is a dangerous sickness. 

Treatment Prescription No. 42. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Make a solution of the medicine and 
administer as often as every 10 minutes if the case is very 
serious. When improving give less frequently (as usu- 
al). Diet — good fresh milk. If patient can eat, give 
enough to keep up strength. Chicken or mutton broth, 
beaf tea. 

Notice please: We put up a preventive of Diphtheria 
which is very effective. Special Good Hope Remedy for 
Diphtheria. 35c. Advisable also to take same as soon 
as the sickness appears and then follow up with Prescrip- 
tion No. 42 in 6 hours. 

DROPSY. 

Description, A collection of watery fluid in different 
parts of the body and therefore with different names. 
General Dropsy concerns us here. More or less the whole 
body is affected. Starts in the feet and extends up- 
ward. The swollen parts are soft and inelastic; skin is 
dry, shining, cold. If you press on skin with finger, 
the depression will remain a long time. Loss of appetite ; 
thirst. Scanty, thick, high-colored urine. Often fever- 
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Causes. Is often the result of other diseases. Abuse 
of Arsenic (in Malaria). Great loss of blood. Depressed 
eruptions. Indulging in alcoholic drinks. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 43. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. May drink as much cold fresh water as 
they please. Fresh milk. Meat-broth and all kinds of 
light, nourishing food. Ripe fruit. No stimulants of 
any kind. 

Notice please: Beside General Dropsy (as above) 
there are many particular forms of dropsy for which we 
prepare special remedies. Send the description of your 
case to one of our Offices and we shall send you the re- 
spective remedy. 35c each per J^ oz. Address is found 
on foot of title page this book. 

DYSETERY. 

Description. Constant desire to go to stool. Pains 
in bowels. Passages — slimy or bloody (or both), often 
fetid. Often chills, fever, coated tongue, bounding pulse. 
Sometimes vomiting. In bad cases : extremities cold, 
pulse very feeble, stools very offensive and occur with- 
out patient's notice. 

Causes. Cool, damp, atmosphere; bad water; irrita- 
tion of the bowels ; checked perspiration. Neglected 
diarrhoea. In spring and autumn. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 44. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Start treatment without delay. To stay 
in bed. Drink — barley-water, toast-water or rice-water. 
No meat. In severe cases — chiefly boiled milk and bar- 
ley-water. Keep abdomen and feet warn. Remove the 
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said in Adjuvants under "Diarrhoea." In bad cases has- 
ten cure by mucilaginous injections of oatmeal and bar- 
ley. 

DYSPEPSIA (WEAK STOMACH). 

A well-known trouble. The stomach fails to do its 
work. 

Causes. Too poor or too rich diet. Food insuffici- 
ently masticated. Excess in stimulants. Studying or 
working right after meals. Sedentary habits. Bad drugs. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 45. "God Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Regulate diet. Avoid all fat and flatu- 
lent food. Eive plainly (not poorly). Meals at regular 
hours. Eat slowly and masticate well. Don't read at 
meals nor soon after. Don't mix drinks. Abstain from 
food causing you discomfort. Fresh milk and stale bread 
(at least one day old) are most recommendable. Meat- 
broth or broiled or roast meat with vegetables — a good 
dinner. Veal is indigestible. Fowl and game may be 
allowed. If no success, eat for some time only stale 
(dry) bread without any liquids. This will quiet the 
stomach and help the cure. Fresh air and daily exercise. 

EARACHE AND DISCHARGES FROM THE 
EAR. 

Description. Sudden pains, sometimes very sharp. 
Ear tender and sore. Hears nothing or is very sensitive 
to sound. Ear-passage red and swollen. The discharge 
— generally the result of chronic inflammation of internal 
ear; sometimes offensive and annoying. 

Causes. Not drying the ears after washing. Cold. 
Probing or syringing an inflamed ear. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 46. "Good Hope 
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Adjuvants. Dropping oil, laudanum, etc., into the ear, 
may have an injurious effect. Hot applications to the 
ear often afford relief. Cotton should be put in ear for 
a short time afterwards to avoid cold. 

We have a special preparation for earache which is 
very recommendable. It is called "Good Hope Auricol" 
Put 2 or 3 drops on cotton and put in ear. It sells for 50c 
per vial. Apply to one of our Offices. The address is on 
title page this book. 

ECZEMA. 

Description. This eruption consists of little blisters 
of watery and milky fluid. Appears on different parts 
of the body. Attended sometimes by headache and some 
fever. Is more disagreeable than dangerous. Is not 
cotagious. Occurs at any period of life. 

Causes. By direct rays of sun; by turpentine lini- 
ments; by soda or potash (washerwoman's itch); by 
handling of sugar (grocer's itch) ; large doses of mer- 
cury. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 4/. "Good\ Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. In washing use simply tepid water (no 
soap) and dry carefully. If on scalp, cut hair close. 
Children after nursing to be kept on diet of bread and 
milk (coarse bread, from the 2nd and 3rd runnings). 
To dry up suddenly by exterior applications, may cause 
fatal internal disease. 

EPILEPSY. 

Description. Sudden dizziness, reeling and falling; 
convulsive motions ; frothing at the mouth. May or may 
not have premonition of a coming attack. 

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Causes. Onanism; fright; a cold; violent emotion, 
etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 48. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. The chief rule is — during an attack do 
nothing except prevent patient hurting himself (surround 
him with pillows and blankets). Don't hold his limbs; 
don't force open his thumb. At the beginning of an at- 
tack wrap up the patient's head (including face) in a 
"Black-Silk-Handkerchief/' You may thus arrest the 
spasm. If you repeat it, may cure. We cannot tell "How 
this is;" but we know "That it is so." 

ERYSIPELAS— ST. ANTHONY'S FIRE— ROSE. 

Description. An irruptive fever. Shivering; red- 
ness, swelling, heat ; painful sensation of tingling and 
tension. May cover entire head ; features almost obliter- 
ated. Clusters of little blisters. Characteristic sign — un- 
der the pressure of your ringer the redness disappears; 
upon removing the pressure it immediately returns. If 
inflammation of the brain supervenes — delirium and dan- 
ger. In severe or doubtful cases a competent physician 
should be called in. Possibly contagious. Sometimes 
epidemic. 

Cause's. Gastric derangement; sudden suppression 
of perspiration; abuse of spirituous liquors; mechanical 
injuries; after operations; in the arm after vaccination. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 49. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Very simple diet — dry toast and black 
tea ; thin gruel of corn-starch, farina, tapioca, rice. Warm 
lemonade (if no diarrhoea). Nothing stimulating what- 
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burning you may dust the parts with powdered starch 
or rye flour. During convalescence guard against cold; 
it may cause relapse or dropsies. With a wound (cut or 
burn) on you, don't touch an erysipelatous patient. 

Notice please: The above "regards general erysipe- 
las." For the various particular forms of erysipelas we 
put up special Good Hope Remedies. Apply to one of 
our Offices. Address on title page this book. (Wander- 
ing erysipelas, of the joints, throat, scrotum, etc). Each 

EFFECTS OF FRIGHT. 

Fright may cause serious consequences, such as Con- 
vulsions, Epilepsy, Diarrhoea, loss of sleep, etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 50. "Good Hope 
Remedies" 

Adjuvants. Patient to be kept perfectly quiet ; no 
visitors. 

EFFECTS OF GRIEF. 

Under grief (sadness, sorrow) we see many break 
down and waste away. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 51. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Charity in word and work. Change of 
scenery. Fruit diet. 

EFFECTS FROM POISON-IVY. 

Description. Inflammation, swelling, eruptions. Great 
burning and itching pain. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 52. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

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Adjuvants. Don't rub or scratch. Don't dry up or 
suppress the eruption by exterior applications (may cause 
serious internal diseases). Bathing the parts repeatedly 
with warm water and a little castile soap is advisable. 
If on face — dust with powdered starch or rye flour. 

EFFECTS OF SELF-ABUSE. 

If there is anything upon God's earth that does not 
merely harm, but ruins morally and kills physically — it 
is the unnatural attack upon oneself "self-abuse." It 
slays thousands of God's fairest children. Let every 
boy or girl in the land rise against this fearful enemy 
of health, peace and happiness. Behold the ravages of 
this assassin — inexorable consumption! In earnest pray- 
er beg of God to help you ; and with all the power which 
your will is capable of, say : No more ! ! 

Treatment. Prescription No. 53. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Beware of advertising quacks that play 
the "Specialists" in this matter. They take your money 
and return no health. Tear your heart fully away from 
everything causing you temptations. Be clean in soul 
and body. Avoid soft living. Be strict with yourself. 
Take plenty of fresh air and moderate exercise. Take 
interest in honest and honorable pursuits of social life. 
Associate with pure and noble persons. Seek strength 

in prayer. Punishment should visit the seducer, the 

evil teacher of masturbation ! But give a lift to him who 
struggles to free himself from this vice and its sad and 
ruinous consequences ! ! 

Notice please: We put up a Special Good Hope 
Remedy which supresses the mad sexual desire and thus 
helps to overcome impure temptation. State whether it 

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is for males or females (as there is a difference). When 
a temptation assails you, take a dose (2 pills). 35c for 
about 60 doses. 

We also prepare Special Good Hope Remedies for the 
manifold particular physical evils that follow self-abuse. 
Explain your case and send order to our Office. 35c for 
each Remedy. 

FAINTING. 

A fainting fit is generally of little consequence, unless 
the result of some organic trouble. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 54. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. If from organic trouble attend to the 
cause. In a common fainting fit — fresh air ; put head as 
low as the feet. Lossen all clothes. Sprinkle face with 
cold water. May give a stimulant (coffee, wine). Avoid 
tight lacing. 

Notice please: If fainting is result of fear, see article 
"Effects of fear." If from a fall or blow, from loss 
of blood, from pain, from mental emotion — see those ar- 
ticles ; or state your case to our Office and obtain Special 
Good Hope Remedies for the particular trouble. Address 
on foot of title page this book. 35c each. 

FALLING OF THE WOMB. 

Causes. From weakness; external injuries (heavy 
lifting, falling, etc.). During pregnancy be especially 
careful. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 55. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Recent cases can be easily and speedily 
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solute abstaining from domestic work during treatment. 
Most of the day lie horizontally with head and feet some- 
what raised. This horizontal position is necessary if the 
uterus descends when you try to stand up. Otherwise 
cautious movement is allowed. If cannot possibly abstain 
from work, let physician put in pessary. But must avoid 
heavy work and heavy lifting till cured ; else may become 
incurable. 

FELON— WHITLOW. ( RUN- AROUND ) . 

Description, An abscess at end of finger. Some- 
times deeply seated. Pain generally very severe. If 
matter forms — throbbing pain. 

Causes. Not always known. Sometimes external 
injury. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 56. "Good Hope 
Remedies.'' 

Adjuvants. At first notice put finger (for y 2 hour) 
into warm water (as warm as you can stand). 2 or 3 
times daily. This often ends the trouble. To soften skin 
and relieve pain — warm poultices of flaxseed meal or 
bread and milk. If matter forms— a free incision to be 
made. This trouble is apt to recur. 

FROST-BITES. 

People often don't realize that ear or nose is frozen, 
till told by others. The great point is — gradually to re- 
store circulation of part. Never put patient in warm 
room (nor near the fire). Keep in cold room; for some 
time avoid even moderate temperature. Rub (gently) 
the parts with snow. If snow absent, apply ice-water, 
or cold water. Internally use: Prescription No. 57. 
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GALL-STONES (AND GALL-STONE COLIC). 

Description. Gall-stones form in the gall-bladder or 
in gall-duct. They are earthy concretions (yellowish or 
brownish). Remaining in gall-bladder they might cause 
no trouble ; but when passing into gall-duct cause terri- 
ble pain. Pain — mostly sudden ; is felt a little to the right 
of stomach (below lower ribs). Such an attack causes 
vomiting, cold sweat, exhaustion; stops suddenly; may 
occur frequently. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 58. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Application of heat to part — of great 
benefit (hot water, bag of heated salt, etc). Drink freely 
sweet oil. Give the above Prescription No. 58 every 15 
or 20 minutes till relief. 

GASTRIC FEVER. 

Description. Symptoms are similar to those of Bili- 
ousness. But the yellowish hue is absent. Characteristic 
— region of stomach is sensitive, bloated, painful. This 
fever sometimes runs into Typhoid Fever. 

Causes. Mainly faults of diet ; violent emotions ; 
cold; (ice- water). 

Treatment. Prescription No. 59. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Be prompt to use the prescription. 
Food — little and most simple. Pure fresh water; toast- 
water; gruels. 

GONORRHOEA. 
CHANCRE AND SYPHILIS. 

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ing to latest researches) — Gonorrhoea, Chancre and Sy- 
philis. 

i. Gonorrhoea. Is a local affection. An inflamma- 
tion of the lining membrane of the urethra. Is of a ca- 
tarrhal nature and the result of a specific poison acquired 
by impure contact. Generally from 3 to 8 days (earlier or 
later) after impure connection — tickling or itching is no- 
ticed at the orifice of the urethra. The urethra becomes 
red and swollen. Burning pain when urinating. A dis- 
charge which at first transparent, becomes later yellow 
or greenish (may become bloody). Frequently very 
painful erections at night. When the inflammation sub- 
sides, a troublesome discharge is left. There may be ad- 
ditional suffering. 

Mild forms of "acute" gonorrhoea may run their 
course in 5 to 6 weeks. Most cases, however, assume a 
"chronic" form and are then called "Gleet." This form 
may be without pain. The discharge — mostly transpar- 
ent, watery; more or less profuse. May lsat for months 
or even years. 

The symptoms of gonorrhoea in both sexes are nearly 
the same and require the same treatment. 

Causes. From impure contact. However some cases 
of catarrhal inflammation of the sexual organs, are not 
caused by infection. A gonorrhoea-like discharge may be 
caused — by drinking new wine or unfermented beer; by 
sexual excesses; by coition with menstruating women, or 
with such as suffer with acrid leucorrhoea ; by urinating 
whilst exposed to severe cold wind ; etc. Such inflamma- 
tions are of a much lighter nature and are easily cured 
(by mild diet and rest, without medication). Real gon- 
orrhoea is not so easy to cure, but requires careful medi- 
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Treatment. Prescription No. 60. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. The proper thing is to stay in bed. 
Necessary to keep a warm uniform temperature (70 degr. 
F.) ; pure air. Simple diet — no coffee; no stimulants 
of drink or food. If can get along without meat, so much 
the better. But keep up strength. If fever and scrofula 
are present — certainly no meat. Eat stale bread; thin 
gruels ; take milk and pure water (not too much liquid, 
as frequent urinating causes irritation and pain). Eat 
vegetables and fruit. The most perfect "rest of mind 
and body !" Washing the parts gently with warm water 
(with linen). If gonorrhoeal discharge is brought into 
the eyes, it will cause severe inflammation of same ; hence 
attentive to washing hands with soap and warm water. 
When not in bed, must wear a suspensory (till fully 
cured). If badly treated or suppressed there may be 
very sad consequences. Beware of quack-specialists! 
Gonorrhoea is by no means a trivial disease ; it is apt to 
be most disastrous and its consequences an absolute cal- 
amity ! 

In case of "Gleet" state your condition fully to one 
of our Offices and we shall send you the required Good 
Hope Special Remedy for Gleet. 35c. 

2. Chancre. Is an exclusive local affection. Upon 
being infected by the chancre-poison, within 4 days after 
the impure contact, a local ulcer (chancre) appears. Its 
seat is chiefly on the glans, prepuce, front part of the 
urethra ; or the labia and vagina, respectively. But other 
parts are also liable to absorb the chancre-poison, v. gr. 
the lips, tongue, nipples, sore fingers, etc. 

Generally very soon after the impure contact, a trou- 
blesome itching is noticed ; a small red pimple appears ; 
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changing gradually into a deep ulcer with ragged edges 
and dirty, fatty looking surface. There may be more 
than one chancre, but seldom more than 3. Chancres as- 
sume various forms. They may be superficial, deep, pain- 
ful, bleeding, partly destroying the glans. But it is im- 
material which form they assume, the cure depends on 
"expelling the chancre-poison from the system." There- 
fore the treatment for all cases is the same. 

The only and most frequent complication of chancre 
is a swelling in the groin, called "Bubo." The latter 
generally ends in suppuration. 

If a case of chancre has not been spoiled by improper 
treatment, the Buboes will be cured together with the 
chancres, by the faithful use of Good Hope Chancre 
Remedy. 35c. But if such a case has been badly treated 
or suppressed, it is necessary to report the case very 
minutely to one of our Offices and we shall send the nec- 
essary Special Remedy. 35c. 

Adjuvants. Read what was said under " Adjuvants" 
in the article on "Gonorrhoea;" the same applies here 
also. Those who believe they can keep their trouble se- 
cret by attending to their usual work, will afterwards 
anyhow be forced to lie down if buboes develop, or else 
will prolong their misery and aggravate their condition, 
which is already serious enough. The patient ought to 
be in bed. Diet must be observed. Cleanliness is abso- 
lutely necessary. Local baths. Moisten (disinfected) 
gauze or linen with (good) olive oil and put on ulcer. 

3. Syphilis. Is a constitutional affection. Not earlier 
than 2 weeks, but usually only 3 weeks after the in- 
fection a hard papula (hard knot) of the size of a pea is 
formed, mostly painless. Its seat is on the glans or pre- 
puce (or labia respectively). If the infection is from 
kissing, its seat is on the lips. Matter forms on the sur- 
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and sparing. From 4 to 6 weeks after the infection "In- 
dolent Buboes" may appear. They are hard, painless and 
have no tendency to suppurate (in this particular they 
differ from chancre-buboes). The syphilitic poison may 
later affect the skin, the throat, the eyes, the bones, the 
brain, etc. 

Syphilis is a dreadful sickness. The infection gener- 
ally takes place in consequence of impure coitus, but there 
may be other occasions. Thus, if cloth, utensils, etc., are 
soiled by syphilitic poison and brought into contact with 
a sore, the same effect may be produced. Hence the 
necessity to be watchful and careful in strange places. 
It may take a long time to cure syphilis and even years 
to eradicate its last trace from the system. It is certainly 
very discouraging for the patient to see one trouble turn 
up after another in consequence of the fatal syphilitic 
poisoning. Syphilis is a curse for the individual, for the 
family and the community. 

Treatment.. Good Hope Syphilis Remedy. 35c. 

N. B. We put up special remedies for special syphi- 
litic conditions at $1.00. State your case as precisely as 
possible to one of our Offices and the required remedy 
will be sent you. (This applies especially to cases of 
long standing or which were badly treated.) 

Adjuvants. Nourishing diet ; but no fat or spicy food. 
Avoid what is sour ; likewise avoid stimulants. Milk and 
eggs should form the principal food. Warm baths. May 
put lint with almond oil (or only vaseline) on papula. 
Guard the sick member against all friction. Since a cure 
can, at best, not be expected before the elapse of 2 months, 
it will generally not be possible to stay in bed or at home. 
Still rest of body and mind are necessary. 

"Fig-warts' 3 generally accompany or follow venereal 
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excrescenses are a morbid growth of the skin and mu- 
cous membrane, with a slimy, acrid, bad-smelling se- 
cretion. 

GOUT. 
Description. A blood disease; chiefly attacks joints 
of feet and hands. Attacks are sudden and painful. Parts 
become red and swollen. Can bear no pressure. Pain — 
burning and tearing. Has a tendency to recur. Gout 
resembles Rheumatism (both may also exist at the same 
time.) Differences: 

Gout — fever variable and lit- Rheumatism — fever more 

le sweat. constant and often profuse 

sweat. 

Gout — Hands and feet are Rheumatism — attacks the 

most liable leaving the rest of other parts of body as well as 
body free. hands and feet. 

Gout — attacks more the Rheumatism — attacks more 

joints. the muscles and membranes. 

Gout — has always derange- Rheumatism — has very sel- 

ment of digestive organs. dom derangement of digestive 

organs. 

Gout — has permanent swell- Rheumatism — has no such 

ing of joints by earthy de- swelling nor deposits, 
posits. 

Gout — Depends on internal Rheumatism — depends on 

causes (hereditary). external causes (from cold and 

wet). 

Gout — Pain even more severe than Rheumatism. 

Causes. Often hereditary. High-living; abuse of 
stimulants ; lack of exercise ; irregular diet. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 61. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Avoid the causes. Apply heat. Raise 
the affected limb. Avoid excess of sugar (it turns acid 
in gouty stomachs, the acid poisoning the blood and 
causing gout). 

GRAVEL—STONE IN THE BLADDER. 

Description. In a diseased condition, solid deposits 
form in the kidneys and bladder (cf. Gall-stones). In 

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passing from the kidneys to the bladder (through the 
ureters) such deposits "gravel-stones" cause most severe 
pains. The same are caused by the presence of "gravel" 
in the bladder. When urinating gravel is occasionally 
passed. Frequent desire to urinate, but little urine is 
passed; is high-colored or even bloody. There is vomit- 
ing; cold sweat: cold extremities. If stone has passed 
into bladder, there is sudden relief. Whilst stone is in 
bladder, may block passage and cause flow of urine sud- 
denly to stop. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 62. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. Apply heat to the painful parts. Drink 
— pure water (avoid "hard" or "limestone water''). No 
alcoholic liquors. It is important that the stone pass the 
urethra after entering the bladder — watch the urine. If 
does not pass, drink freely slippery-elm tea (or Gum- 
arabic- water) ; retain urine till bladder is distended and 
then pass the urine in full stream. In doing so — stand 
up, feet far separated and body leaning forward. May 
pass that way. In obstinate cases call in a competent 
surgeon. It's a dangerous disease. 

To prevent gravel forming anew (after passing or 
removal) apply to one of our Offices for special reme- 
dies. 35c each. 

GRIPPE— INFLUENZA. 

Description. It's an acute, severe catarrh in head and 
chest, but breaking out as an epidemic. Along with the 
ordinary catarrh-symptoms, there is — prostration ; severe 
pain and soreness all over; throat mostly inflamed. The 
cough sometimes remains days or weeks after the other 
symptoms have mostly disappeared. Inclines to pass into 
pneumonia, typhoid, croup or whooping cough. 

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Treatment. Prescription No. 63. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. See article on Catarrh. For the differ- 
ent diseases into which Grippe might pass, we prepare 
"Special Good Hope Remedies" 35c each. 

1st. Special Good Hope Grippe Remedy. If bron- 
chitis or pneumonia is threatening. 

2nd. Special Good Hope Grippe Remedy. If typhus 
is threatening. 

3rd. Special Good Hope Grippe Remedy. If croup 
is threatening. 

4th. Special Good Hope Grippe Remedy. If whoop- 
ing cough is threatening. 

5th. Special Good Hope Grippe Remedy. For affec- 
tions of the brain. 

6th. Special Good Hope Grippe Remedy. For the 
debility sometimes remaining after influenza, or dull ach- 
ing pain on top of the head. 

N. B. Catarrhal fever is a catarrh in which the 
feverish irritation predominates. We have a special 
Remedy for this condition, at 35c. 

HEADACHE. 

Is seldom an independent, but mostly a symptom of 
general disorder (e. g. catarrh, rheumatism, derangement 
of stomach, etc). For a common {independent) head- 
ache use the following 

Treatment. Prescription No. 64. "Good Hope 
Remedies. 3 ' 

Adjuvants. Don't eat unless hungry (abstinence 
from 1 or 2 meals is good). Rest quietly. Coffee fre- 
quently causes headache. Avoid — Alcoholic liquors, 
acids, spices. Guard against constipation. 

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Notice please: There are so many different kinds of 
headache (connected with other disorders) that it is im- 
possible to give one single treatment for all. Headache — 
may be catarrhal, congestive, gastric, rheumatic, neural- 
gic, nervous; from external injuries (fall, blow); from 
mental labor (watching) etc., etc. The only rational ad- 
vise we can give you therefore is, to state your case (as 
clear as possible) and send to one of our Offices and we 
shall send you the proper remedy. Address on title page 
this book. 35c each remedy. 

HEART-BURN. WATERBRASH. CRAMP OF 
THE STOMACH. 

Description. The burning or pain is in the stomach 
(not heart). It generally indicates dyspepsia. Sour 
eructations; gulping up a watery fluid (tasteless). 

Causes. Faulty diet ; stimulants ; use of tobacoo ; 
worms ; hurried eating. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 05 "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Attend to the causes. Apply what was 
said in the article "Dyspepsia." Attend to the matter at 
once, as neglect may result in cancer of the stomach or 
consumption. 

HIP-JOINT DISEASE. 

Description, Is a scrofulous or tuberculous affection. 
Children especially liable. At first — slight pain and 
lameness. Then pain increases, becoming very severe. 
Characteristic is — the apparent lengthening of the limb. 
Often the limb becomes shorter. Mostly matter forms 
within the joint, gradually working to the surface. Sev- 
eral openeings. Weakness ; night-sweats. 

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Causes. Not always known. Injuries; result of de- 
bilitating disease; cold. Malnutrition. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 66. "Good Hope 
Remedies" 

Adjuvants. Keep up strength. Nutritious diet — beef- 
steak, roast beef, boiled mutton and mutton-chops ; good 
vegetables and fruit. Substantial bread (from second 
and third runnings) ; entire wheat, rye, or Graham-bread. 
Fresh eggs and milk. Cleanliness; frequent bathing in 
tepid water. Fresh air. Gentle exercise in open air. We 
recommend to place the case either in the hands of a 
good surgeon or to report on the case to one of our 
Offices for advice. Address on title page this book. 

HIVES— NETTLE RASH. 

Description. Eruptive disease. Eruption resembles 
that produced by the sting of nettles. Prominent, smooth 
patches, either more white or red than the skin. Seldom 
dangerous, but very annoying. Burning, tingling and 
itching in the spots. 

Causes. Change of temperature. Cold. Excessive 
eating and drinking. Sometimes by eating shell-fish, 
strawberries, almonds, oatmeal, etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 07. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. No external applications except sponging 
with tepid water in which there is a little sea-salt or bak- 
ing soda. Diet — nothing heating or stimulating. 

HOARSENESS. 

Is often caused by a cold ; accompanies other diseases. 
If occurring frequently and long-lasting — no good sign. 
[May also be caused by excessive use of voice (speaking 

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or singing) ; for which see Article "Speaker's sore 
Throat."] 

Treatment. Prescription No. 68. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

INDIGESTION. 

We here suppose an acute condition (whilst by dys- 
pepsia is meant a chronic state; see that article). Stom- 
ach is overloaded. Aversion to food. Nausea and vomit- 
ing. More or less pain about the pit of the stomach. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 69. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Diet — simple; light soups; gradually 
more substantial food. If subject to indigestion, eat very 
moderately and masticate well. Avoid quack-medicines. 

INFLAMMATION OF THE BLADDER. 

Description. Pain in region of bladder. Constant de- 
sire to urinate ; urine passes drop by drop, causing intense 
pain. Urine — dark red and mixed with mucus, pus or 
blood. Retention of stool with much distress. Vomiting 
and fever. If chronic — frequent urging to urinate and 
alternate spasms of the bladder and colicky pains. 

.Causes. Constipated bowels; injury; hard water; 
stone in bladder. Use of acids ; fly-blisters. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 70. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Sitting in a tub of warm water for about 
y 2 hour, often starts the urine. Warm water injections 
for the bowels. If neglected or chronic cases — the cathe- 
ter may have to be used. If so, call in a good physician. 

INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS. 

Description. Chills first, followed by high fever. 
Pains — severe burning, piercing; constantly in one spot 

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of abdomen (generally in region of navel) ; increased by 
slightest touch, movement, eating or drinking. Abdomen 
— swollen, cannot bear least pressure, feels hot. Is very 
thirsty; restless. Small pulse. Urine often suppressed. 
Vomiting — first slime or bile, later faeces. Disease is 
very serious. Within one week generally recovery or 
death. When the violent pains suddenly cease, pulse rap- 
idly sinks, countenace pale, hands and feet cold, clamy 
sweat, involutary stools — the end is there. 

Causes. Mostly faulty diet. Unripe fruit, cucumbers, 
eating cherries with their stones ; irritating drugs (aloes, 
croton-oil, calomel) ; violent suppression of diarrhoea. 
Exposing stomach, bowels and feet to sudden changes 
of temperature. Cold drinking when body overheated. 
Abuse of liquors. Mechanical injuries. Accumulation of 
hardened faeces. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 71. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. Constipation is here quite natural and 
better than diarrhoea. Fresh water only in very small 
quantities. Oatmeal or rice gruel (thin and lukewarm). 
Little milk at a time. Absolute rest necessary. If pos- 
sible call in a competent physician; but lose no time and 
start with the Prescription No. 71. 

INFLAMMATION OF THE EYES. 

Description. Eye inflamed — looks red, feels sore; 
sensation of sand under the lids. Heat, pressure or pain. 
Pain worse evening and when exposed to cold. Agglut- 
ination in the morning. There may be fever, lachryma- 
tion, headache, etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 72. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

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Prescription No. 72 is the principal remedy for all 
kinds of Inflammation of eyes. You need no external 
application; but if you wish you may bathe the eyes in 
equal parts lukewarm water and milk (dry gently and 
well and keep from draught). Don't rub the eyes. 

If a little hair (sand, etc.) got into the eye, use a piece 
of paper (unsized), which you may moisten with saliva, 
and draw out. 

INFLAMMATION OF THE OVARIES. 

Description. Pain — in lower part of abdomen, in 
front of the hips or along the groins; it is burning or 
throbbing. Region of ovary swollen and sensitive to 
pressure. Sometimes gastric derangement, headache, 
itching or burning in the private parts. There may be 
chills and fever. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 73. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Very advisable to consult a competent physician. In 
recent cases Prescription No. 73 is apt to bring prompt 
relief. Hot douches of chamomile tea. 

INFLAMMATION OF THE STOMACH. 

Description. Burning pain in stomach; vomiting; 
can keep nothing down; desire for cold drink, but vom- 
its it immediately. Region of stomach is distended, 
bloated, hard and hot. Fever and high pulse. Tongue 
is red (especially at the tip). The vomit (at first of 
food) turns grass-green (or even bloody). If the dis- 
ease is not arrested — hands and feet become cold, face 
pale, delirium, fainting, spasms. 

Causes. Poisonous substances. Iced water when 
body hot. Injuries. Intemperance. Suppression of 

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eruptions and discharges (instead of curing them). Bad 
medicines. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 74. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. Necessary to attend to the cause. Hot 
applications to stomach. If medicine in solution is not 
retained, give it dry on tongue. A dangerous disease. 
Lose no time, but give Prescription No. 74 at once. Call 
in a competent physician. Diet — thin gruel of flour or 
rice, milk and water, milk-toast. Later soups and light 
vegetables. When convalescent — stronger diet. 

ITCH. 

Description. Many a time something itches, and yet 
it is not "the itch." By "itch" we understand a particu- 
lar disease. It is a vesicular eruption, mostly between 
the fingers, around the joints and on the wrists (not in 
the face). These vesicles are small, pointed, rising a lit- 
tle above the surface. They are filled with a transparent 
watery fluid. There is intolerable itching worse from 
heat; hence worse in bed. If scratching — the itching is 
changed into burning. A minute animal (only visible 
by a powerful glass) called "Acarus scabiei" burrows 
under the skin. Its presence alone determines the case 
to be "the itch." These animalcules deposite their eggs 
under the skin and multiply in an astounding manner. 
By the local irritation of this process the "itch-eruption" 
is caused. It is plain 2 things are to be done. 1. The 
animalcules must be killed and 2. The "itch-eruption" 
must be cured. 

1. Killing the animalcules. In any apothecary obtain 
2 ounces "Styrax liquidus." This liquid you put on the 
affected parts before retiring, and leave it on during 
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soap. If necessary repeat this 2 to 3 times. Often but 
once is sufficient. This kills the animalcules. If they are 
dead, the itching ceases. 

2. To cure the "itch-eruption" use internally the fol- 
lowing Treatment. Prescription No. 75. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. First make sure whether it is really the 
itch. Cleanliness most important. Beware of miserable 
salves which suppress (drive in) the eruption instead of 
curing. It would be a dear folly! 

ITCHING OF THE PRIVATES (PURITUS). 

Description. Such itching, often most violent, befalls 
womankind. Its attacks may come at any period, though 
mostly during pregnancy and at change of life. Skill and 
charity are well employed here. In the parts — dryness 
and heat; itching, burning and stinging; redness and 
soreness ; sometimes covered with a whitish substance or 
with pimples ; sometimes moist eruptions. In some cases 
the suspicion might be erroneously aroused that a secret 
disorder was contracted. 

Causes. Not always known. Mostly the secretion of 
some acrid fluid. 

Treatment. Prescription No. j6. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. External applications often do great 
harm. Cleanliness is imperative. A. M. and P. M. wash 
the parts with tepid water and "Good Hope Olive Soap." 
Then rinse with cool water, and after that apply "Good 
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JAUNDICE. 

Description. Yellow skin and eyes (the eyes show 
this color first and last). Urine — scanty; high colored 
or very dark ; thick sediment. Headache. Lassitude. 

Causese. The flow of bile from the liver being hin- 
dered, it accumulates in the blood. The exciting causes 
— chill ; giving way to anger ; shocked by bad news ; rich 
living ; a gall-stone embedded in the gall-duct ; organic 
disease of the liver. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 77. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Keep in warm roorn, and in bed till 
acute symptoms have passed away. Drink — barley-water 
toast-water, broths. Little solid food. Bowels must 
move freely. Some cases are slight and require no ex 
tra diet. (cf. the article "Gall-stones"). 

LEUCORRHOEA— WHITES. 

Description. Not every discharge from the vagina 
other than red, is to be pronounced leucorrhoea. It might 
possibly indicate a herpetic, syphilitic or cancerous condi- 
tion. Leucorrhoea — is a discharge of mucus of various 
color and consistency. It is a catarrhal condition of the 
uterus. If lasting long, it is weakening. It should cer- 
tainly be (promptly and properly) attended to. Be very 
cautious about "local treatment!" Needed of course is 
honest "cleanliness." 

Causes. General weakness in young women, more 
than anything else. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 78. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Sitting-baths of tepid water (not longer 
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than 10 minutes) are recommended. Warm water injec- 
tions. Don't fail to attend to the causes. Diet — to be 
simple but nourishing. Avoid colds, excitement and ex- 
cesses of any kind. 

In an obstinate case consult a skillful and conscientious 
physician. 

LEUCORRHOEA OF CHILDREN. 

Little girls might suffer from a leucorrhoeal-discharge. 

Causes. A general morbid condition. Lack of clean- 
liness. Irritation of worms, the latter crawling from the 
anus into the vagina. If therefore a child complains of 
smarting and itching about the privates, let mother with 
a (soft) sponge dipped in water, at once cleanse the 
same. Girls suffering from leucorrhoea might also be 
addicted to self-gratification. 

Treatment. Prescription No. /p. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Cf. the foregoing article. 

LOSING THE HAIR. 

Happens often after severe fevers, but usually new hair 
comes again. Baldness in old age is generally a stubborn 
thing. May be caused by — taking much calomel ; by fre- 
quent nervous headaches ; from intense grief ; at the time 
of nursing ; from excesses ; from profuse sweats, from 
venerial diseases. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 80. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Here as always the treatment must be in 
harmony with the cause. We have different preparations 
for the different causes. Advise us of your particulars 
by addressing one of our Offices and we shall send you the 

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required special remedy. Each special remedy 35c. Ad- 
dress is found on f oot of title page this book. 

N. B. In baldness it is necessary to wait quite a while 
for the effects of a remedy. Before 6 weeks are over you 
might not see the effect. Beware of bad preparations for 
external application. 

LOSS OF APPETITE. 

We suppose here simply that there is no desire for 
food (we do not suppose any actual derangement of the 
digestive functions). There may be some nausea. (Cf. 
the articles "Indigestion" and "Dyspepsia.'') 

Treatment. Prescription No. 81. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. Avoid all stimulants. Drink a glass of 
pure fresh water regularly — on rising and before retiring ; 
if thirsty also one hour before meals, or some hours after 
meals. During meals — drink little ; after a square meal — 
drink only a few sips (if cold water). 

LUMBAGO. 

Description. Violent pain in small of the back, in the 
loins, in the neck; (the latter vulg. called crick or kink). 
Sudden severe pain. Cannot move on account of pain. 
Is rheumatic. Sometimes fever. 

Causes. From a cold ; from strain. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 82. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. We can furnish a tincture with which to 
rub the affected parts. Is excellent. 35c per oz. Diet — 
easily digestible and nutritious. Avoid cold and damp 
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MAKING CHILDBIRTH EASY. 

About 270 to 280 days after conception, labor takes 
place. (Cf. Obstetric Calendar). About ^/ 2 months after 
conception, fetal life is first noticed. About 2 weeks be- 
fore delivery, the child sinks lower down in the abdomen 
(the waist becoming smaller) . Everything should be got- 
ten ready and confusion avoided. There are often "False 
pains/' preceding actual labor a few hours (sometimes 
days or even weeks). They differ from labor-pains — are 
mainly confined to abdomen ; do not become more severe 
as they return ; they are sudden and sharp. The near ap- 
proach of labor may be indicated by — nervous trembling, 
sadness, bowels loose, frequent inclination to urinate, a 
slight discharge of reddish mucus. The membranes will 
rupture (waters break). Finally "bearing-down pains" 
come on at regular intervals, becoming gradually more 
intense and frequent, until the expected visitor has ar- 
rived. A great relief for the mother and much greater 
joy. Allow the mother now to rest quietly and comfort- 
ably. After about 5 minutes to J4 hour the uterus gener- 
ally expels the (so-called) after-birth. This is the normal 
course. There are of course deviations. Mother to stay 
in bed 9 days ; quiet ; very light diet (toast, black tea, sips 
of water, milk, farina, cream soup, roasted apples, etc.) 
If all O. K., may then sit up a while (daily a little 
longer). If milk is fairly established, about 4th day, and 
no fever, a more substantial and nourishing diet (steak, 
lamb chop, fowl). If for a few days no stool, let it alone 
(is not necessary), unless bowels bloated and painful. If 
after 3 or 4 days no stool, an injection (lukewarm water). 

Treatment. — Prescription No. #3 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

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commences (in solution) every hour if nevessary. A 
skillful physcian should be present. Nature to be let 
alone; no unwise interference. Let parturient take any 
position she choses (lying on left side may suit). Assist 
her when and how she requests. She should abstain 
from bearing-down till the head of child is out at least 
one-half. A little nourishment for her should be always 
at hand. During protracted labor, if she feels hungry 
"between the pains," she may take a little bread and 
butter, milk or light broth. Let the patient be "patient ;" 
it will prove a great help all around. 

MALARIA— AGUE— FEVER AND AGUE- 
CHILLS AND FEVER— INTER- 
MITTENT FEVER. 

Description. If fully developed it consists of 3 stages : 
— the Chill, the Heat, and the Sweat. 

During the chill — usually headache, backache, colic, 
cough, thirst, nausea, vomiting, etc. 

During the heat — swelling of the spleen (under left 
lower rib), quick pulse, etc. 

During the sweat — usually relief. 

One or other of these stages may be wanting, or 
their order be reversed. The attack may return daily or 
every other day. 

Causes. A poison called swamp-miasma or malaria. 
Is never carried from one person or place to another. 
Swamps, damp, low regions, etc., are necesssary for its 
development. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 84. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Soak a sheet with a mixture of 2 parts 
cool water and 1 part vinegar. Wring out the sheet 

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fully. Then wrap patient completely in it, leaving face 
free. Now roll patient in 2 blankets; wet towel placed 
on the forehead and renew towel when warm. Can re- 
main wrapped this way 2 to 3 hours and may fall asleep so. 
Where there is malaria, avoid the early morning and 
night air. Let the sun shine into sleeping room (sunlight 
purines best the atmosphere). Diet — plain, nourishing 
and easily digesting. No pastry or fat food. Eat beef, 
mutton, vegetables (well cooked). Good, ripe fruits 
may be eaten. Drink — pure fresh water or milk. No 
alcoholic beverages. Prevent constipation. 



MEASLES. 

Description, An eruptive fever. Before the eruption 
— symptoms of a cold. Watery eyes, sneezing, coughing. 
Sometimes nausea and vomiting. The rash — appears 
about the 4th or 5th day and disappears the 8th or 9th 
day (in same order as it came). Usually first on face and 
neck. There may be severe cough, lasting even through 
the convalescence. Is contagious and may be epidemic. 
Hardly ever attacks same person a second time. The 
danger lies in eruption not coming out properly or in 
disappearing suddenly (the lungs may become involved, 
etc). 

N. B. In measles — the rash appears first on face, 
then on chest, etc. 

In scarlet fever — first on chest. 

In measles — pressing on the red spots, the redness 
retruns from the center to the periphery. 

In scarlet fever — after pressure the redness returns 
from the periphery to the center. 

Treatment. Prescription No. £5. "Good Hope 
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Adjuvants. In this, as in all eruptive diseases, don't 
bathe in cold water. No draught! Room — darkened, 
airy, moderately warm. Beware of catching cold (also 
during convalescence). Sponging with tepid water is 
allowed. Diet — first light, later nourishing. Avoid 
animal food. Drinks — not cold (rather tepid). 

Notice please: We prepare a preventive for measles; 
which is also good to use along with Presciption No. 85. 
Price of this preventive 35c. 

We prepare also Special Remedies for the various 
After-effects of Measles, such as cough, diarrhoea, swell- 
ing of the glands (mumps), discharge from the ears. 
35c each remedy. 

MILK-FEVER. 

Is nothing to cause fear and is not to be confounded 
with childbed fever (see the latter). Usually the breasts 
begin to fill on the 3rd day after delivery. If on this oc- 
casion fever arises with restlessness and headache, use 
the following: 

Treatment. Prescription No. 86. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Dip a cloth in hot water and wring out 
well ; then put on breasts until relieved. The milk is to be 
drawn out soon as possible by child or breast-pump. 
Avoid — violent emotions, damp linen, stimulating or too 
substantial food. Keep quiet. 

MORNING SICKNESS— VOMITING DURING 
PREGNANCY. 

Often begins about the 5th week, its duration varying 
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Treatment. Prescription No. 87. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Careful and regular diet. Strengthening 
food. Much fresh air. Cheerful society. Gentle exer- 
cise. Lemonade if there is acidity of stomach. 

MUMPS. 

Description. The glands under the ears are inflamed 
and swollen; can be noticed externally; may extend to 
the throat, making chewing and swallowing almost im- 
possible. Is not dangerous except in complications. Is 
contagious and sometimes epidemic. 

Causes. From cold or damp. May follow measles 
or scarlet-fever (see these). 

Treatment. Prescription No. 88. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Cover the swollen parts with linen soaked 
in warm sweet oil. Keep warm and avoid exposure. 
Warm water may be applied. Diet light. 

Notice please : For complications in this disease we 
have special Remedies. 35c each. State your case to 
one of our Offices. Address on title page this book. 

NASAL CATARRH (CHRONIC). 

Is often the result of a neglected or badly treated 
acute catarrh. (Cf. the latter). A neglected cold is 
generally apt to cause much trouble. 

First a thin watery discharge which later becomes 
thick and offensive and sometimes mixed with blood. 
Smell lost ; nose obstructed ; dull pain between the eyes. 
Plugs form, brownish or greenish and very offensive. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 89. "Good Hope 
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NAUSEA AND VOMITING. 

Are often symptoms connected with other disease. 
If so, give your attention to these. May also occur by 
themselves alone and then are caused by errors in diet 
(v. g. indigestible food, poisonous confectionary, etc). 
In the latter case vomiting is just the right thing. Help 
it along by drinking lukewarm water. 

Treatment. Prescription No. go. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. If stomach does not retain any liquid, 
give the medicine dry on tongue. Put cloths saturated 
with brandy over stomach. 

NERVOUSNESS (WEAKNESS OF NERVES). 

Description. Is a general disposition for nervous 
diseases. In nervous subjects we find — a delicate form, 
paleness, lack of blood, changing temperature of skin, 
light and quick pulse, watery urine. On the other hand 
— a quick perception, vivid imagination, changing dispo- 
sition of mind, inclined to extremes, fearful, irritable, 
rather elastic. May lead in women to hysterics, cramps, 
fainting spells, etc. 

Causes. May be inherited or acquired. Insufficient 
nourishment excitement (mental and physical), reading 
of novels, soft-living, laziness, sorrow, exhausting dis- 
eases, self -abuse, narcotic and hurtful drugs, lack of 
sleep, improper use of electricity, etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. pi. "Good Hope 
Remedies" 

Adjuvants. Attend to the causes. Change wrong 
habits. Out-door exercise. Beware of opiates, tobacco, 

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alcoholic liquors and patent medicines. Retire and rise 
early. Be cheerful. 

NEURALGIA (IN GENERAL). 

Description. A painful irritation of one or more 
nerves in any part of the body. Frequently in the face 
(Facial Neuralgia or Tic Douloureux). The pain may 
follow the course of some nerve. 

Causes. Effects of cold; decayed teeth; ague; gout; 
sometimes wounds. Lowered Vitality. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 92. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. Warmth (wet or dry) generally relieves. 
Since it always is due to a weakened state of body, nour- 
ishing diet is indispensable. If from decayed teeth, 
consult a good dentist. 

OFFENSIVE BREATH. 

Comes either from decayed teeth or from a deranged 
digestion. (May be a concomitant of other diseases 
such as fevers, etc.) // from decayed teeth — employ a 
good dentist. Use at least once a day (preferably before 
retiring) Good Hope Tooth Powder (2 oz. 25c). Also 
once a day (is sufficient) wash your mouth with Good 
Hope Dentol. Of this unsurpassed mouth and teeth 
cleanser put a few drops into sufficient water and rinse 
your mouth with it. (25c per 1 oz.) If from a deranged 
digestion — use the following: 

Treatment. Prescription No. 93. <( Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Be careful about diet. Drink pure fresh 
water. Breath plenty of fresh air. 

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PAIN IN THE BOWELS.— COLIC. 

Description. More or less severe pain in the intest- 
ines; crampy, pinching, griping, tearing. Mainly in the 
region of the navel; but may be spread all over the 
bowels. In severe cases vomiting of sour bilious phlegm. 

Causes. Colds, indigestion, constipation. Mental 
emotions. Unripe fruit and vegetables. Too fresh bread 
and cake. Drinking too cold when body is overheated. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 94. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Warm application to abdomen and ex- 
tremities. Warm water bag; warm bath; injctions of 
warm water, or still better of warm coffee. Massage of 
the bowels. 

PAINFUL MENSTRUATION. 

(Dysmenorrhoea, ) 

Description. Preceding or accompanying the menses 
— local pain, colic, headache, backache, vomiting, faint- 
ing, ill-feeling generally. Diarrhoea. 

Causes. Congestion of womb or ovaries, improper 
diet (especially flatulent food), neglect to keep the abdo- 
men warm, suppression of eruptions or discharges, sud- 
den emotions, etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 95. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. If an attack occurs go to bed at once; 
apply warmth to the whole abdomen (hot water-bags or 
hot flannels and hot bottles or bricks to the feet). Proper 
clothing and diet. No exposure to cold and damp. 
Avoid violent or unpleasant emotions. Plenty exercise 
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Some cases require surgical treatment (curettage of 
the womb) to remove false granulations and membranes. 

N. B. Use this Prescription No. 95 some time before 
the menses, to prepare the organism. Say from 3 to 8 
days previous, a dose A. M. and P. M. or only one dose 
daily (P. M.) according to the severity of the case. 
This will do even more good than taking the remedy 
during the menses. 

YVe prepare several special Remedies for special con- 
ditions of Mentrual Colic. Apply to one of our Offices, 
stating the case carefully. Address on title page this 
book. Such special Remedies each 35c. 

PALPITATION OF THE HEART. 

Description. Palpitation (pulsation) of the heart is 
felt very distinctly; sometimes it's so hard as to shake 
the patient. 

Causes. The heart itself may be diseased (organic 
defect). May also arise from bad condition of blood, 
nervous debility, indigestion, a weakened state of the 
body, bodily suffering or violent emotions (functional 
defect). 

Treatment. Prescription No. 96. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. A lukewarm bath before retiring, will 
generally be beneficial. See to dry and warm feet. Avoid 
exposure and excitement. Don't eat much in the evening. 
Drink plenty pure fresh water. 

PARALYSIS.— PALSY. 

Description. Voluntary motion and sometimes also 
sensation is in part or fully lost. The attacks are gener- 
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coldness, numbness or slight twitching of the parts. A 
skillful physician should be called in. But that no time 
may be lost, use the following: 

Treatment Prescription No. p/. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. It's good to drink freely pure fresh 
water. When there is a loss of voluntary motion only, 
encourage the patient to exercise his affected limbs, little 
by little ; else they become soft and wither away. 

PILES.— HEMORRHOIDS. 

Description. Small tumors (lumps) about the open- 
ing of the lower bowel. If outside the rectum — external 
piles; if within the rectum — internal piles; if they bleed 
— bleeding piles ; if they don't bleed — blind piles. There 
may be one only; there may be many together like a 
bunch of grapes. There may be tickling, itching, burn- 
ing, cutting sensation; the pain being aggravated on go- 
ing to stool. 

Causes. Habitual costiveness, stimulating or heating 
drinks or food, sedentary habits, excessive horse-back 
riding, sitting on cold stones or damp grass, patent medi- 
cines generally and particularly drastic purgatives. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 98. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. Avoid the causes. Abstain from stimu- 
lants and cathartics. As a general thing the surgeon's 
knife should not be admitted. Use a lotion of our "Good 
Hope Hamaline." 5 drops to j£ tumbler of water. Dip 
into this a piece of soft linen and apply to the parts. After 
every movement of the bowels and generally 3 times 
daily. This Hamaline is sold at 25c on oz. 

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for bleeding or blind (non-bleeding) piles. When order- 
ing state what is wanted. These suppositories are in- 
serted in the rectum at bedtime (and simply left there). 
They are sold at 50c a dozen (which is generally more 
than enough). Send your orders to one of our Offices 
(address on front page). 



PIMPLES (GENERALLY). 

Description. They appear on the forehead and face 
of young people. 

Often appear small and red, slightly inflamed, or with 
a black point in the center (flesh-worms). 

Causes. Derangement of the stomach, intemperance, 
irregular habits, constipation, cold. 

Treatment. Prescription No. pp. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Bathe the face frequently with hot water 
and follow this at once with a cold wash. We have a 
Complexion-Cerate which is applied (once a day) at bed 
time . It is excellent. 25c per oz. 

PIMPLES FROM SEXUAL EXCESS. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 100. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

PLEURISY. 

Description. The inside of the chest is lined by a 
membrane called Pleura. Pleurisy is an inflammation of 
the pleura. A painful and dangerous disease. Severe 
stitches in the side of the chest when moving or darwing 
breath (usually a little below the nipple and to the sides). 
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accompany or follow the attack. Generally dry, short, 
hacking cough. The skin feels hot all over. Thirst is 
intense. Patient feels best when lying quietly on his 
back. Pleurisy resembles Pneumonia (cf. the latter). 
Both may exist together. A skillful physician is needed. 
But no time is to be lost. Hence start at once with the 
following : 

Treatment. Prescription No. 101. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Absolute rest. Room moderately warm, 
but well ventilated. Diet — thin gruels, light vegetables. 
No animal food nor stimulants. When convalscent — 
beef-tea, chicken-broth, etc. Guard against catching cold 
during convalscence. 

N. B. There is also a False Pleurisy resembling true 
Pleurisy. Notice therefore : False Pleurisy is a rheum- 
atic or neuralgic pain in the chest. It consists in "the 
muscles of the chest" being inflamed. Is often painful, 
but not as dangerous as true pleurisy. It should not be 
neglected. To distinguish it from true pleurisy notice: 
It has generally no chills and fever and usually no 
cough. We prepare a Special Good Hope Remedy for 
False Pleurisy. 35c per y 2 oz. Apply to one of our 
offices. Address on front page this book. 

PNEUMONIA.— INFLAMMATION OF THE 
LUNGS— LUNG FEVER. 

Description. It starts with a chill, followed by dry 
heat ; pain in head and limbs ; pain, tightness, oppression 
in the chest. Drawing a long breath causes severe stitch- 
es in the lungs. Cough — at first dry, then spitting of 
rusty-looking phlegm, later streaked with blood and 
sticky. Constipation; urine scanty, burning, reddish or 
brownish. One or both lungs may be affected. Occurs 

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sometimes in connection with typhoid fever (Typhoid 
Pneumonia). It is a most dangerous disease. 

Favorable symptoms are — Breathing easier and less 
frequent ; skin more moist ; free expectoration ; free 
movement of the bowels and profuse urination; (some- 
times also nose-bleeding). 

Unfavorable symptoms are — Small weak pulse ; cold, 
clammy perspiration; hurried breathing; offensive 
breath ; great prostration ; hiccough ; delirium ; blue lips. 

Causes. Cold, exposure, checking of the perspiration, 
injuries. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 102. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. Temperature of the room about 70 (F) 
degrees. Keep a kettle steaming (for the sake of the 
moisture). Let plenty fresh air come into the room 
(cautiously). No visitors. External application of heat 
on chest (linseed poultices, hot flannels, etc). Keep feet 
warm. Rub chest and back with olive oil (it warms and 
nourishes). Diet — light. Toast-water, barley-water, 
milk, light broths. When convalscent — avoid being 
chilled. More nourishing (and stimulating) diet. Some 
physicians give with very good results the following: 

For the first 3 days Good Hope Special Pneumonia 
Remedy No. 1. 

For the next 3 days Good Hope Special Pneumonia 
Remedy No. 2. 

And from then on Good Hope Special Pneumonia 
Remedy No. 5. Price of each 35c. 

PROFUSE MENSTRUATION (MENORRHAGIA). 

Here is meant either too much or too often. 
Causes. The system being weakened generally. Over- 
exertion before or during the menses. Stimulants ; warm 

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baths ; sudden emotions ; long sickness ; excessive nursing 
of infants ; etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 103. "Good Hope 
Remedies" 

Adjuvants. Attend to the causes. Diet — light; not 
much animal food; no stimulants. If, however, from 
weakened constitution — nourishing diet. To check dis- 
charge — let patient lie in a horizontal position, hips 
slightly raised and head lowered ; body kept cool ; perfect 
rest. Cold drinks. In real Flooding — apply cold water 
or pounded ice over the lower part of abdomen, always 
keeping patient lightly but well covered. If Fainting — 
give brandy frequently in small quantities. 

QUINSY. 

Description. Inflammation of the throat and forma- 
tion of abscess in tonsils. Tonsils much enlarged and in 
most cases discharging matter. Sometimes can hardly 
breathe or swallow. Fever. Pain shoots from the 
throat to the ear. Hoarseness. Offensive breath. 

It's more a distressing than dangerous disease. If 
promptly and properly treated, pain, swelling and in- 
flammation may be arrested and no matter forms. 

Causes. In scrofulous subjects and when suffered 
from Quinsy before. Colds. Wet feet. Abuse of Mer- 
cury. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 104. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. If cannot swallow liquids, give of the 
medicine 2 pills on tongue till swallowing is easier ; then 
make a solution. Inhale the steam of hot water. Gargle 
with warm "milk and water." Keep throat protected 
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put around throat (warm or cold) and cover with flan- 
nels. Apply linseed poultices. Remain indoors or in bed. 
Sometimes it's more comfort to sit in high-backed chair 
than lie in bed. 



RETENTION OF URINE. 

Description. Difficult and painful urination. No one 
should be allowed to go longer than 24 hours without 
passing urine. If one perspires but little and takes much 
drink (fluids generally), it is not safe to let him go longer 
than 12 to 18 hours without passing urine. In few cases 
only it will be necessary to introduce the catheder, which 
should be left to a physician. 

Causes. Often a symptom of other disease. From a 
chill. From a blow or fall. Abuse of stimulants. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 103. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. Warm bath. Put your hands into a 
pail of cold water, moving them about as if you were 
washing. Diet — simplest kind. In severe cases toast- 
water, barley-water, gruels. 

RHEUMATISM (IN GENERAL). 

Description. In chronic Rheumatism — pain and stiff- 
ness in the affected parts. In acute Rheumatism — pain 
and stiffness, redness and swelling; fever (called Rheum- 
atic Fever). It starts with shivering which is followed 
by high fever. Severe pains in almost every joint of the 
body. Perspiration is profuse and strong-smelling. 
Urine — high-colered and deposits a brick-dust sediment. 
Restlessness, thirst, anxiety. The main danger arises 
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this occurs there is difficult breathing and pain on left 
side. 

Lumbago — if the Rheumatism affects the loins. Scia- 
tica — if it affects the hips. False Pleurisy — if it affects 
the chest. See these chapters. See also the chapter on 
''Gout." — The treatment for acute and chronic Rheu- 
matism: is the same. 

Causes. Exposure to damp, wet and cold; checked 
perspiration; evaporation from wet clothes. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 106. "Good Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. In acute Rheumatism (during the fever) 
stay in bed. Diet — avoid animal food, rich and greasy 
food and potatoes. Eat — light puddings of rice, sago, 
corn-starch, tapioca. Drink — pure fresh water (may add 
a little jelly), toast-water, barley-water, milk and water, 
gruels. Allowed — oranges and grapes; but no apples, 
pears or stone-fruit. Warm bath and hot compresses. If 
the heart suffers — put hot flannels or linseed poultices 
over the heart's region and renew frequently. When con- 
valescent — work the joints well and rub them with sweet 
oil, that they may not become stiff. 

If chronic Rheumatism — use woolen underwear and 
warm clothing generally. Recommended are — warm 
bath, salt bath, vapor and hot air-bath. Gradually pass to 
cold bath. Avoid errors in diet and abstain from all alco- 
holic liquors. Not much animal food. Avoid damp, wet 
and cold. 

RICKETS. 

Description. Is of a scrofulous nature. Found in 
children who are fully 6 months old; often between the 
ist and 2nd dentition. Affects chiefly the bones. The 
latter remain soft; hence weakness and deformity. Fre- 

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quently obstinate diarrhoea. This disorder can only be 
cured slowly. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 107. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Mattress and pillow not too soft nor too 
hot. Plenty fresh air. In summer much out-door ; espec- 
ially in the country. Advisable — well boiled corn-meal 
added to the milk; the amount of the corn-meal to be 
about 3 desert spoonsful per day. Also giving codliver 
oil; especially in the beginning of the sickness and if it 
does not interfere with digestion. If child has passed its 
first year — give boiled fruit. Crumble the yolk of a hard 
boiled egg and give it to child (good food for any baby). 

RINGWORM. 

Description. An eruption caused by a parasite. Min- 
ute vesicles form rings or circles. In the center, the skin 
appears at first healthy, afterwards becomes rough and 
scales off. Much itching. Occurs mainly in warm clim- 
ates. Is very easily communicated by touch. 

Causes. Epidemic. Weakened condition of body; 
insufficient nourishment ; absence of light and ventilation 
in dwellings, etc. 

Treatment. Prescription A r o. 108. "Good Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Keep patient's towel, comb, etc., separate. 
Cleanliness. If scalp is affected — cut hair short and wash 
well with soap and water. 

Might rub on the spots (gently with your finger) a 
little cod-liver oil. Or to kill the parasite, might put 
some 5 % carbolic acid on the spots. If skin is very 
irritable, use bran-water instead of soap (boiling a hand- 
ful of bran in a quart of water). Nutritious diet. 

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RUPTURES OF INFANTS. 

Description. A portion of the intestine or abdominal 
viscera protrudes and forms a soft tumor beneath the 
skin. Mostly at the navel or in the groin. If at the 
navel, use our Prescription No. 109 ; if in the groin call in 
a skillful physician. 

Causes. Congenital. Violent screaming, etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 109 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Putting the child on its back, press gently 
on the part protruding. This reduces it. Keep it in 
place by a bandage or a simple pad. 

SCANTY MENSTRUATION (Amenorrhoea). 

Generally about the 14th year the menses appear (may 
be later, or earlier). This denotes puberty. At this 
period we may notice a reserve of manners, more erect 
carriage, expansion of the chest, enlargement of the 
breasts. The average duration of the menses is about 
4 days (varying from 2 to 5 days). The discharge is 
slow and gradual, the quantity being from 4 to 6 ounces 
(generally 8 napkins). It's thin and dark red. The 
menses cease at the age of 45 to 50 years (earlier or 
later). 

FIRST MENSES DELAYED.— If this is not at- 
tended by any trouble or pain, you need not worry. But if 
there is headache, flushed face, periodical pain in the hips, 
loins or back; if in the lower part of the abdomen there 
is a sensation of fulness and weight and bearing down, 
help is needed. 

This trouble may be caused by delicate health ; too 
much studying or sitting ; disease of the ovaries, etc. 

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Treatment. Prescription No. no "Good-Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. Simple and nutritious food. Nothing 
stimulating. Out-door exercise. Occasional warm foot- 
bath before retiring. — Beware of quack-medicines. 

MENSTRUATION SUPPRESSED.— This trouble 
in younger or middle-aged unmarried women, may be 
caused by a chill, mental emotions, chronic weakness, in- 
cipient consumption, etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. no "Good-Hope 
Remedies!' 

Adjuvants. If caused by a cold — a warm hip-bath at 
bed-time ; or a foot-bath, as hot as can be borne (adding 
a little mustard), may prove beneficial. Dress warm. 
Keep especially the feet warm. 

SCARLET-FEVER (Scarlatina). 

Description. Generally commences with shivering fits, 
headache, pains in back. Sometimes there is vomiting, 
hot dry skin, high pulse. The throat is very red and the 
tongue covered with a thick white fur. Together with the 
sore throat (or coming a few hours later), a rash ap- 
pears ; first on face and neck. The next day it appears 
on the trunk of the body ; the day following on the arms 
and legs. The face shows the rash less than the covered 
parts of the body. (Hence at a time when scarlet-fever 
is epidemic, if a patient complains of sore throat, always 
examine the chest.) The tongue assumes the strawberry- 
color. The innumerable bright red spots are but slightly 
rough to the touch. Pressing the finger on the skin, 
makes the red disappear; but it returns immediately 
when the pressure is removed. There is dry, burning 
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4th or 5th day, and the skin peels off. Fever and sore 
throat abate and recovery is generally reached by the end 
of second or third week. — Scarlet-fever is very con- 
tagious from first to last ; but seldom attacks a person the 
second time. Let the attack be ever so mild, proper care 
is always necessary. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 11 1 "Good-Hope 
Remedies!' 

Adjuvants. Two or three times daily the patient 
should be sponged off with tepid water. (Uncover a 
small part at a time!) The linen frequently changed. 
Keep the room at about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Admit 
plenty fresh air; but avoid all draught. If throat is 
sore, put a wet compress to it. Remove everything not 
necessary in the room (carpets etc.), on account of the 
contagion. Disinfect and remove stool and urine at once. 
When skin is peeling, a warm bath is godo. — Diet : Fresh 
water (or bits of ice) at pleasure. Stick to milk (or thin 
gruel) till recovered. Then some mutton, or chicken- 
broth, light puddings etc. 

N. B. — If Scarlet-fever assumes the "Malignant 
form'' call in a good physician. Here are the signs: 
Symptoms all severe from the start ; throat very much af- 
fected, swollen, inflamed, covered with ulcers; breath 
very offensive ; difficult swallowing ; oppressed breathing ; 
acrid discharge from the nose ; very high fever ; delirious. 

Preventive. Our preventive for Scarlet-fever, is very 
effective. Costs 35c. Obtain it from our agents or 
directly from one of our offices. (Address is found or: 
title page 'hi*, book.) Give it to those exposed and let 
them take daily out-of-door exercise. Should preventing 
come too late, the severity of the disease will be much 
lessened. 

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of ill-treated scarlatina (or in unhealthy patients). There 
may arise swelling of the glands of the neck, inflammation 
of the throat, deafness, dropsy, etc., etc. We put up 
Good-Hope Remedies for all these troubles. They cost 
each 35c. State your case as plainly as possible and apply 
to one of our Offices. 

SCIATIC RHEUMATISM (Sciatica, Pain in the Hip). 

Description. Severe pain at the hip joint, or near the 
same. The pain frequently runs down the leg (follow- 
ing the sciatic nerve) to the knee and sometimes to the 
foot. 

Causes. Cold ; disordered bowels ; gout. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 112 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Warmth often relieves. Before retiring 
bathe the affected parts with alum-water and pack the 
limb in cotton bats. — When constipated, use tepid water 
injections. This disease is somewhat obstinate. 

SCROFULA. 

Description. Swelling of the glands about the neck, 
or of the joints, tending to suppurate. The eyes are 
watery and sore. A pale, consumptive look. 

Causes. Mostly hereditary. Cold, damp rooms. In- 
sufficient or poor nourishment ; lack of pure air ; abuse of 
alcoholic drinks; sedentary habits. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 113 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Diet — For children mainly bread and 
milk. Not much animal food. Adults : digestible animal 
and vegetable food (no pork at all!). Ripe fruits. Fresh 

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pure water. Plenty milk. No stimulants. Much exer- 
cise in the fresh air; sunlight. 

N. B. — We have a special Good-Hope Remedy for the 
swelled neck, called "Goitre/* 50c. Apply for it to one 
of our Offices. 

SEA-SICKNESS. 

Description. Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, 
debility, disregard of life. 

Causes. The motion of the ship. — Some people are 
similarly affected by riding in the cars (carriages) or by 
the movements of a swing. The treatment is the same 
for all. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 114 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Put a broad flannel bandage round the 
abdomen. Lie down horizontally (if possible on deck). 
Don't look at the motion of the waves. Walk on deck 
whenever convenient. Let the diet be nourishing and of 
easy digestion. Be regular as to meals. Stomach neither 
too empty nor too full; never fully empty. The bread 
should be a day old. May eat — oatmeal, puddings of In- 
dian-meal or wheat ; moderate quantities of meat (no pork 
nor veal) ; mutton or chicken-broth; potatoes, tomatoes, 
ripe vegetables and fruit, etc. An occasional bit of ice 
is good and iced champagne not to be despised. Genuine 
"Chartreuse" has proved very beneficial. Exert your will- 
power and banish all fear. 

N. B. Prevent or lessen this complaint by taking Pre- 
scription No. 114, three times daily, for several days be- 
fore embarking. 

SEMINAL EMISSIONS. 

Seminal secretion of a healthy man may naturally be 
assumed to be continuous. Hence an occasional (once in 

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8 to 14 days) "involuntary 1 ' overflow of semen, at night 
during sleep, is easily accounted for, and is certainly with- 
in the bounds of health. But if occuring too frequently 
(say several times a week or still oftener), it must be 
checked. The case is worse if occurring "involuntarily" 
during day time when awake, from any cause whatever. 
— Beware of quacks. Faithfully use the following : 

Treatment. Prescription No. 115 "Good-Hope 
Remedies" 

N. B. — Read what was said under the chapter "Effects 
of Self-Abuse." 

SKIN ERUPTIONS (generally). 

Description. Redness of skin or red pimples on any 
part of the body, whilst there is no fever. 

Causes. Faulty diet : food too fat, too rich or indigest- 
ible. From being overheated ; drinking ice- water when 
overheated, etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 116 "Good-Hope 
Remedies. 3 ' 

Adjuvants. Avoid the causes. Attend to proper diet, 
clothing, ventilation, cleanliness, exercise. Lemonade or 
cider is good in this case. 

N. B. — If the eruption suddenly recedes ("strikes 
in"), it is no cure. Keep on giving the remedy, a dose 
every hour, until it reappears. Then less frequent. 

SICK-HEADACHE. 

Description. Nausea, distressed stomach, severe pain 
in head, vomiting; cannot stand noise nor light. Hands 
and feet cold and moist Face pale. 

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Causes. Faulty diet. Sedentary habits. Overfatigue. 
Worry. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 117 "Good-Hope 
Remedies'' 

Adjuvants. Simple living. Plenty fresh water. Plenty 
exercise in the open air. No stimulants. 

SLEEPLESSNESS. 

Wakefulness is mostly only a symptom. If allowed to 
continue long, it will cause constitutional trouble. It 
may impair the appetite, derange the stomach, cause head- 
ache and nervousness, etc. 

Causes. Too great mental application; sedentary 
habits; abuse of stimulants. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 118 "Good-Hope 
Remedies:'' 

Adjuvants. Avoid the causes. Plain diet. Sleeping- 
room well ventilated; hard bed; not too much covering. 
A (quick) cold bath just before retiring (only for strong 
patients). 

SMALL-POX (Variola). 

Description. A contagious disease. First chilliness, 
then fever. Headache, sore throat, sick stomach, "vomit- 
ing and severe backache." On 3rd day P. M. small red 
pimples appear, which in 2 days fill with a whitish fluid 
and become "depressed" in the centre. The pimples en- 
large, filling with yellow matter ; the suppuration reaches 
its height on the 8th day. These pimples open on the 10th 
or nth day; the matter forms scabs, which fall off in 4 
or 5 days. Thus, if everything is favorable, the disease 
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Treatment. Prescription No. up "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Milk during the whole course of the 
disease. If anything else needed : gruels, light puddings, 
cooked or stewed fruits. Cooling drinks. Keep room 
clean and "well ventilated." Exclude the light and keep 
the temperature low. — Protect all who are exposed, by our 
"Good-Hope Preventive for Small-Pox." 35c. Apply to 
one of our Offices. 

N. B. — Read what was said under chapter "Chicken- 
Pox." 

SORE NIPPLES. 

An affliction which is apt to befall especially young 
mothers. Nipples cracking open, bleeding, ulcerating, 
may be the cause of great suffering. The nursing infant 
keeps up the irritation. 

Causes. May be a scrofulous condition; may be an 
eruption that had been "driven in," instead of healed (a 
bad thing to repress eruptions by improper treatment) . 

Treatment. Prescription No. 120 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. We have a "Good-Hope Lotion for Sore 
Nipples," 35c per oz. For which apply to our Office. Of 
this Lotion put 1 part in 10 parts of water and bathe the 
nipples 3 to 4 times daily. Always wash off well before 
letting the baby nurse. — We have other preparations to 
make the skin hard and prevent the trouble. 35c per oz. 
with directions. State your case to our Office and we will 
send the preparation required. 

N. B. — "Good Hope General Salve" is also good for 
sore nipples. Apply 3 to 4 times daily, washing with 
warm water before applying; 2 oz. jar 30c. From our 
Agents or from our Office. 

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SORE THROAT (In General). 

Description. There is redness in the throat, some 
swelling, some burning and pain (chiefly when swallow- 
ing). There may be some chill or some fever. 

Causes. A cold ; from draught ; getting wet feet. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 121 "Good-Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. A wet compress is good. Wring a piece 
of linen out of cold water and put around throat, covering 
same with dry flannel. This before retiring. Diet light 
and not stimulating. 

SPEAKER'S SORE THROAT. 

For sore throat and hoarseness to which Clergymen, 
public speakers and singers are liable, use the following: 

Treatment. Prescription No. 122 "Good-Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. Use the wet compress (as explained in 
the preceding article). Let your beard and mustache 
grow (a grand protection). Don't expose the throat after 
using the voice. Keep your mouth closed and breathe 
always through your nose. 

SPITTING OF BLOOD. 

Description. The bursting of minute vessels in the 
bronchial tubes, causes small quantities of bright (or 
dark) blood to be coughed up. This we call "Spitting of 
Blood/' It can easily be cured. The quantity varies 
greatly. It may be preceded by a tickling feeling in the 
throat, by a salt taste, burning sensation or uneasy feeling 
in the chest. The blood may be thin or coagulated. — If 

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the blood gushes out of the mouth (and nose) in a stream, 
it is indication that larger blood vessels have burst in the 
lungs, and is called "Hemorrhage from the Lungs" The 
latter indicates rather a serious condition. 

Causes. Over-exertion, overdoing in lifting; loud 
speaking, playing on wind-instruments ; suppression of 
usual discharges; inhaling irritating substances (as metal 
filings, etc.) ; from organic lung-disease. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 123 "Good-Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. First of all don't be excited; keep per- 
fectly still. Lie with the head raised (half sitting and 
half lying). If absolutely necessary to do so, speak only 
in a whisper. Take small pieces of ice to suck. But 
don't put anything cooling on the chest ! No stimulants ! 
Place hot-water bottles to the feet. Loosen dress about 
throat and chest. Room to be kept cool. All drink and 
food to be taken cool (never hot). Diet — beef-tea, mutton- 
broth, milk, cocoa ; gruel of rice, barley, oatmeal or farina. 
Remember that such an attack of bleeding from the lungs, 
seldom brings immediate death. 

SPRAINS (Strains). 

Description. If the fibrous parts of a joint are vio- 
lently stretched, twisted or ruptured, we have a sprain. 
The joints of the wrist, knee and foot are especially liable. 
The immediate result is great pain (sometimes faintness), 
swelling and discoloration ; afterwards weakness and stiff- 
ness. 

Causes. Falling, over-lifting, jerking, taking a false 
step, etc. 

Treatment. . .Prescription No. 124 "Good-Hope 
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Adjuvants. Put patient at once in a comfortable posi- 
tion (the limb elevated) and apply externally Good- 
Hope Tincture for Sprains and Bruises; 35c per oz. Of 
this put one part into 10 parts of water (cold or hot; but 
if inflammation and pain, take hot water), dip thick cloths 
into it and put on. Often repeat this. Must keep rest- 
ing. After the local tenderness has passed away, sponge 
with "cold" water, into which you have put some salt. 
Good-Hope General Salve is also of good service from 
the start (especially keep on during night). 

ST. VITUS' DANCE. 

Description. Convulsive motions of the limbs and 
muscles. Comes on gradually (except when caused by 
mental emotions). Starts with an occasional twitch of 
one hand or the muscles of the face etc. Mainly in chil- 
dren from 5 years to puberty. May last weeks, months 
or years. It's not a dangerous disease ; but if lasting long, 
the mind may suffer. 

Causes. Mental emotions, fright, injury, debility, de- 
layed menstruation, from worms, etc. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 125 "Good-Hope 
Remedies:' 

Adjuvants. Treatment must commence when the first 
symptoms appear. Avoid all excitement, all study, all 
stimulants. Plenty fresh air (if spasms are not too 
severe) ; cold sponging (if there's no rheumatism) ; diet 
light and nourishing; warm clothing. Encouragement 
helps very much. 

STYES. 

Description. A small boil on the edge of the eyelid. 
Painful. Some fever. 

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Treatment. Prescription No. 126 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Bathe with warm water (or milk and 
water). When ripe, open with a large (new) needle. — 
Light diet ; little animal food. 

SUNSTROKE ( Overheating) . 

Description. Exposure to the strong heat of the sun 
causes this inflammatory condition of the brain. May 
commence with chills, followed by fever, quick and full 
pulse. Face flushed; swimming in the head; "throbbing 
headache," prostration ; loss of consciousness. — It is com- 
mon in warm climates. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 12J "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Wash the head and face occasionally with 
brandy (not in the eyes). Give small quantities of brandy 
to drink till better. 

TOOTHACHE. 

A painful affliction caused by the neglect or improper 
treatment of the teeth ; from caries ; from sudden changes 
of temperature, etc. The teeth form a part of the digestive 
system and hence depend on a healhy condition of stomach 
and bowels. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 128 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Keep teeth clean. Frequent rinsing mouth 
with pure water. Use a soft brush, gently passing up 
and down (not from one side to the other) and not for- 
getting the crown of the teeth. Before going to bed re- 
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ing. — Be careful as to "Tooth powders and Toothwashes." 
Most are worthless or injurious. If you use "Good- 
Hope Toothpowder and Dentol" you will preserve your 
teeth, will prevent tartar, will keep them clean and your 
breath sweet. — Avoid extremes of hot and cold in eating 
and drinking, strong acids and drugs. 

Good-Hope Toothpowder is sold at 25c per 2 oz. bottle 
and Good-Hope Dentol at 35c per oz. Of the Dentol put 
3 or 4 drops in a tablespoonful of water and brush the 
teeth well with it. Do this 2 or 3 times a week. For the 
rest use Good-Hope Toothpowder. 

N. B. — Should special prescribing for the condition 
of your teeth become necessary, refer your case to our 
Office, explaining everything as precisely as possible. 

TROUBLES AT CHANGE OF LIFE. 

Description. About the age of 45 (earlier or later) 
the menses cease. This is called "Change of Life" or 
"The Critical Period." The menses become irregular "as 
to time and quantity." For some this period has little 
difficulty, whilst for others endless trouble commences. 
Proper care will bring the desired relief. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 129 "Good-Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. Diet — mainly vegetable, simple, nourish- 
ing. Nothing stimulating. Plenty fresh air! To air 
apartments and sleeping room. During the flow lie down. 
Use a hard mattress. Frequent bathing. Clothing com- 
fortable and warm. Avoid mental and physical excite- 
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TROUBLES WHEN TEETHING. 

Description. The process of teething is not alike in 
all children. Usually the teeth appear in each jaw in 
couples, as follows : 

When about j4 year old — 2 central teeth below (in- 
cisors, cutting teeth) ; 

One month later — 2 corresponding incisors above ; 

After 2 months rest — 2 lateral incisors below and then 
2 above; 

When 1 year old — 2 anterior molars (grinders) below 
and 2 above ; 

From 14 to 20 months — the stomach and eye teeth. 

From 2 to 2^ years — the posterior molars, 2 below 
and 2 above. 

This completes "the first dentition.'' There are now 
20 teeth, "the temporary set." 

From 6 to 13 years — the "permanent teeth" appear, 
except the "wisdom teeth," which appear from 17 to 21 
years. The full number is 32 teeth. 

Should disorders arise from difficult dentition, you will 
find effective help from the following: 

Treatment. Prescription No. 130 "Good-Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. Keep the head of the child cool; guard 
against constipation. Let the child bite on some hard or 
elastic substance (crust of bread, piece of ivory or india 
rubber). Careful diet; nothing that stimulates or de- 
ranges the system. Cleanliness ; pure air ; proper ventila- 
tion ; daily bathing. — We caution against "Lancing the 
Gums," except when made necessary by great swelling 
and inflammation of the gums, with little abscesses. In 
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TYPHOID FEVER (Nervous F., Typhus F.). 

Description. Generally commences with chilliness fol- 
lowed by feverishness. Pain in head, chest, back and 
abdomen, stiff neck, tired feeling, restless sleep, drowsi- 
ness. Gastric trouble. Possibly the patient drags himself 
along for 8 or 10 days before he is forced to lie down. 
Patient now complains of severe headeache and dizziness, 
flickering before the eyes, ringing in the ears. Is delirious, 
throws off covering and wants to escape; picks at the 
bedclothes. The abdomen is bloated and sensitive to pres- 
sure. — Sometimes runs its course in 2 weeks. May con- 
tinue 5 or 6 weeks. Average about 3 weeks. 

"Typhus Fever' 3 is very malignant. It presents the 
same symptoms as Typhoid, but in a more severe form. 
It also runs its course more rapidly. The treatment for 
both forms is the same. 

Causes. Is contagious (stools should be immediately 
removed!). Apartments, hospitals, jails, camps, that are 
filthy, overcrowded and lacking ventilation. Defective 
waste-pipes, bad water. Over-exertion of body and mind. 
Excesses of any kind. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 131 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Frequent sponging the whole body. Pure 
water to drink (little at a time). Good milk any time. 
Fresh buttermilk. Beef-tea and mutton-broth. Notice 
please : "No solid food whatever" until the tenderness of 
the abdomen is fully past. (Alcoholic stimulants might 
be allowed, if patient is accustomed to them).— The sick 
room to be large, clean and well ventilated. Keep all 
strong smells away. 

Patient must be absolutely quiet. A good sign: If 
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lessness are followed by quiet sleep. Less favorable is : 
Bleeding of the nose. Still less favorable is : Swelling of 
the glands in front of the ear and below the ear. 

A 7 . B. — Whilst we cannot advise to treat such a severe 
sickness on one's own responsibility (when a good physi- 
sian can be had), still we wish to emphasize that this dis- 
ease may frequently be arrested by timely and proper 
treatment at the start. 

Prevention. Take (and give to all exposed) Good 
Hope Preventive for Typhoid Fever. 35c. Don't be 
afraid; keep up courage. Feet warm and head cool. 
Drink plenty of pure, fresh water. 

ULCERS (Open Sores). 

Description. They are mostly the result of some acrid 
matter, which the organism tries to expel. Hence it is un- 
wise to treat all ulcers indiscriminately with salves and 
plasters. Closing a sore by means of ointments or a wash, 
has repeatedly caused sudden death. 

Causes. From superficial injury, bruises, burns, in- 
flammation, varicose veins. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 132 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Internal treatment is the main thing here. 
— Take a linen rag; spread it with a thin layer of 
(warmed) mutton-tallow (the rag looking as if soaked 
with oil) and apply this. Do this once a day. Every 
time before applying a fresh rag with the mutton-tollow, 
carefully clean the ulcer with a soft sponge dipped in 
tepid water. — In a serious case consult a good physician. 

VARICOSE VEINS (Large Veins). 

Description. Veins, enlarged, usually confined to the 
legs. Mostly (though not exclusively) during preg- 

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nancy. They are discolored, knotty, sometimes painful; 
if neglected may burst. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 133 "Good-Hope 
Remedies.''' 

Adjuvants. Bandage the affected limb each morning 
(from below upwards), or wear elastic stockings. Rest 
ist essential. Keep the limb in a horizontal position. 

WARTS. 

Unsightly (but innocent) growths. Chiefly on fingers, 
hands; sometimes on face and other parts of body. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 134 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Use Good-Hope Wart-wash. 35c per oz. 
With this paint the warts twice daily (by means of a 
camel's-hair brush). — Should the warts prove stubborn, 
report to our Office their exact condition (whether large 
and hard, or small and soft ; whether flat, hard and brittle ; 
whether on the sides of the fingers, or on the back of 
them) and we will send you the required special prepara- 
tion for 35c. 

WASTING DISEASE (Marasmus). 

Description. Is common among children, and not un- 
frequently fatal. Of a scrofulous nature. The abdomen 
is hard and distended ; the skin pale ; the eyes sunken ; the 
appetite variable; the bowels irregular; the evacuations 
(resembling soap-suds) are very offensive. Thirst, rest- 
lessness, sleeplessness. 

Causes. Often the result of improper food (v. gr. 
heavy farinaceous compounds) which the child cannot 
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Treatment. Prescription No. 135 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Some parents (and even physicians) at- 
tempt to cure this state of emaciation with rich broth 
stirred with eggs or with thinly shaved meat ; which is a 
great mi^raKe. Feed such children with milk and water 
\ equal parts) sweetened with a little sugar of milk, to 
which is added 1 teaspoonful of lime-water. They should 
be washed every morning with tepid water and must live 
a good d'.-al in the open air. Give juice of sweet orange 
freely. — Later add to above mixture of milk, 1 to 2 tea- 
sp( onfu's of sweet cream. 

WETTING THE BED. 

Xo fault to find with children under 1 year. But if 
they are a year old they should become accustomed to 
make their wants known by signs. In older children 
there may be a weakness of the sphincters of the bladder. 
It would be cruel to punish them if they cannot retain 
the urine. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 136 (( Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Such children not to drink anything at 
supper. Should eat solid food rather than liquid food. 
Should always urinate before retiring. Should sleep on a 
hard mattress. To abstain from acid fruits and all stimu- 
lating drinks. Moderately cold water and mucilaginous 
drinks permissible. 

WHITE SWELLING. 

Description. Attacks generally the knee-joint; but 
may appear in other joints (ankle, elbow, hip). At the 
start several joints become somewhat painful, but finally 

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one alone, is decidedly affected. Whilst the parts are 
swollen and hard, the skin does not turn red, but keeps 
its natural color or becomes "shining white" (hence the 
name). Matter may form and be discharged through 
several openings. It is important that the disease be ar- 
rested in the beginning. If possible call in a competent 
physician. 

Cause. It is a form of scrofula. Children more fre- 
quently affected than adults. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 137 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. Diet: very nutritious. Cleanliness. Pure 
air. 

WHOOPING COUGH. 

Description. In its nature it's a species of bronchitis 
of an epidemic nature (not a mere nervous complaint). 
Is contagious. It is divided into 3 stages. 

1 ) The Irritable Stage. — Cannot be distinguished from 
an ordinary bronchial catarrh. Like a common cold, 
hoarseness, dry cough (more during night than day), 
sneezing, watery eyes, feverish. May last from 1 to 3 
weeks. 

2) The Convulsive Stage. — The cough has increased 
in severity and the characteristic "Whoop" is heard 
(worse at night). Face turns red (or almost black). 
Vomiting of mucus and food. Bloodshot eyes and bleed- 
ing from nose, mouth or even ears (which need not alarm, 
except if very profuse). May last from 3 to 6 weeks. 

3) The Final Stage of Catarrhal Cough. — All symp- 
toms gradually become milder ,the attacks less frequent; 
vomiting ceases partly or entirely ; the cough is less urg- 
ent. 

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If no medicine at all is used, this cough is apt to last 
18 weeks. If improperly treated it will last longer. If 
really good treatment is resorted to, it hardly lasts half 
as long. By promptly and properly administering Good- 
Hope Remedies, it usually lasts only 3 weeks, often only 
2 weeks and sometimes but a few days. If the patient is 
comparatively well at the end of 3 or 4 weeks, you may 
surely call it favorable. The danger lies in complications. 
Children are mostly attacked, and delicate or scrofulous 
ones usually fare worse than those in good health. As a 
rule it attacks them only once in their life. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 138 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

Adjuvants. In an epidemic attend carefully to chil- 
dren, giving them at once the required Good-Hope Reme- 
dies if they show signs of a cold or commence to cough. 
This may either prevent or modify the attack. — Fits of 
coughing occur after meals and are frequently excited by 
emotions. Hence treat patient with kindness and overlook 
many shortcomings. Avoid all excitement, running, jump- 
ing. Give them small quantities of food at shorter inter- 
vals rather than full meals. Diet simple but nourishing — 
boiled rice, sago, gruel, stewed apples, milk fresh from the 
cow (in any quantity) or milk diluted with tepid water. 
As long as fever is present, must keep in bed. Attend spe- 
cially to good and careful ventilation. Fresh air is abso- 
lutely necessary; hence if weather and condition permit, 
let them be in the open air. No stimulants of any kind ; 
no exposure to damp and draughts. Frictions with olive 
oil over the chest and along the spine (in a warm room) 
are often palliative. In obstinate cases a change of air 
(even for a short distance) often proves beneficial. 

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cial Whooping cough treatment corresponding to its 3 
stages mentioned above. 

First Special Good-Hope Remedy for Whooping 
Cough. It is to be employed during the 1st stage and 
generally as soon as symptoms of whooping cough present 
themselves, especially during an epidemic. 35c. 

Second Special Good-Hope Remedy for Whooping 
Cough. It is to be employed during the 2nd stage when 
the "Whoop" is present with vomiting and bleeding from 
mouth and nose. 35c. 

Third Special Good-Hope Remedy for Whooping 
Cough. It is to be employed during the 3rd stage when 
there is still catarrhal cough. 35c. 

WORM-TROUBLES. 

Description. Many parents are too much afraid of 
worms, which are not near as dangerous as the medicines 
usually used against them. True, such medicines some- 
times kill the worms, but they are apt to kill the children 
also, or cause them serious troubles. Remember that all 
children have worms, sometimes even before they are 
born. Remember also that these little animals live upon 
things that would otherwise do more harm than the 
worms themselves. Worms may become too numerous in 
consequence of some general disease, together with a 
wrong mode of living. That disease must be cured and a 
correct mode of living be adopted. The driving out of 
worms "in itself" avails little. The Good-Hope Remedies 
here prescribed, will tend to cure the disease itself, and 
should there be really too many worms (a rare case), will 
expel them likewise. 

There are principally 3 kinds of worms found in the 
human system : 

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1. The Thread-Worm, Pin-Worm or Seat-Worm. 
In the large intestines and particularly abundant in the 
rectum. Are threadlike, white, about ^2 inch long. More 
in children than grown persons, especially in those living 
chiefly on farinaceous food. They are very active, thus 
causing irritation and tickling in the anus. Hence child 
scratches and rubs there. Crawling under the prepuce 
or into the vagina respectively, they cause in these parts 
an intolerable itching and catarrhal inflammation (whence 
the danger of masturbation). Can be detected in the 
stools. Thread- worms are of all the most common. 

2. The Round Worm. In the small intestines, some- 
times ascending into the stomach and even to the throat 
and are discharged through the mouth. From one-third 
of a foot to 1 foot long; as thick as a goose-quill (resem- 
bling the common earth-worm), of whitish, yellowish 
color. More in children than adults. Though numerous, 
sometimes cause no disturbance. They are voided by stool 
or vomiting. The Symptoms are : pale face (at times 
flushed with fever) ; blue rings around eyes ; pupils en- 
larged or contracted; the nostrils itch (they pick at the 
nose) : breath is offensive ; sleep disturbed, sudden start- 
ing up; grinid their teeth; appetite irregular; abdomen 
swollen and hard ; inclined to lie on their stomach ; pain 
in bowels ; either diarrhoea or constipation. 

3. Tape-Worm. In the small intestines. Its "head" 
is only as large as a pin's head. Its "neck" is very thin, 
y 2 inch (or more) long, has no segments. Its "body" con- 
sists of a long row of segments, and may become 10, 25, 
50, 100 and more feet long. Occasionally the oldest seg- 
ments fall off and are discharged by stool (generally about 
the time of full and new moon). These segments (or 
sections, or joints, or pieces) are quite flat, nearly square, 
about as broad as the little finger. "The stool with a dis- 

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charge of such pieces alone," can prove the presence of a 
tape-worm; it cannot be known otherwise. Rarely is 
more than one tape-worm found in the same person. 

For the Thread- Worm and the Round- Worm use the 
following : 

Treatment. Prescription No. 139 "Good-Hope 
Remedies/' 

For the Tape- Worm we put up a Special Good-Hope 
Remedy. When using this remedy you are not required 
to fast or undergo any hardships. Its work is easy and 
safe. 

The Good-Hope Special Tape-Worm Remedy costs 
$1.00 with full directions. 

Adjuvants. There are still many who ascribe to 
"worms" every ailment which they cannot class under 
"dyspepsia or liver complaint." Children are drenched 
with the most horrid vermifuge medicines, actual "worm- 
killers" ; it is a wonder that some of the children them- 
selves survive. Hence be wise! There is only one sure 
and unmistakable sign of the presence of worms, their 
occasional passing off by stool. — Attend to cleanliness. 
When tormented by seat- worms, injections (cold) of salt 
water will relieve. Diet : wholesome and nutritious ; such 
as well-cooked beef, mutton, fowl ; good bread and butter ; 
plain puddings, ripe fruits, also boiled and dried fruits. 
To abstain from all pastry, pies, short-cake, farinaceous 
compounds sweetmeats, raw or not well-cooked or fat 
pork, uncooked vegetables. Avoid also too much of 
bread and potatoes. 

WOUNDS (Cuts). 

Whenever there is question of a severe wound, call in 
a competent physician. Ordinary wounds you should be 
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in severe cases before a physician can arrive. The idea is, 
to unite the parts of flesh that were separated and to keep 
off the air. In treating wounds the first thing to do is to 
stop the bleeding. If the blood is dark and oozes slowly 
from the wound, it comes from a vein. Proper bandage 
(moderate pressure) and the application of cold water 
is necessary. Put 5 drops of Good-Hope Medol into a 
tumbler full of cold water and moisten the bandage (with- 
out disturbing it) with this solution 4 times daily for a 
few days ; afterwards only twice daily. Good-Hope Medol 
costs 35c per oz. If the leg is wounded, place it in a 
horizontal position (on sofa) ; if the arm, keep in a sling. 
If the blood is bright red and squirts at intervals as the 
pulse beats, it comes from an artery and the case is more 
serious. Firm pressure must be applied. Lose no time 
whilst the physician is being called. Press the edges of 
the wound together with your fingers and thus you will 
control the bleeding. If the arm or leg is wounded, roll up 
a handkerchief, tie knot in middle and put around limb 
(toward the heart) so that knot is just on artery (you will 
know it by its beating) ; tie the ends loosely. Having put 
a short stick in the loop, twist same until the bleeding is 
stopped by the pressure of the knot on artery. Thus 
await the coming of the physician. Frequent application 
of cold water or ice to the wound and Good-Hope Medol 
as said before. 

The next thing is, try to free the wound from all ex- 
traneous matter (dirt, splinters, pieces of glass, rags, etc.) 
by laving, syringing and rinsing the wound with tepid 
water fuse clean handkerchief or absorbent cotton). 

Let the patient lie quietly. He should not drink much, 
especially nothing warm. Should he faint, let him alone: 
it will benefit him, because during a faint the blood is 
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the application of the cold water. There is only danger 
when patient turns quite pale and blue or jerks with his 
limbs. In that case give him a little good old wine. 
When the bleeding has stopped he may drink small quan- 
tities of cold water at pleasure. Under all circumstances 
use for wounds internally the following : 

Treatment. Prescription No. 140 "Good-Hope 
Remedies/' 

Adjuvants. For all small superficial wounds of any 
kind use Good-Hope General Salve, 30c per 2 oz. It is 
very healing and need put on but a very little. Apply 
from 2 to 4 times daily according to severity of the case. 
First wash with warm water, then apply. 

YELLOW FEVER. 

Description. Premonitory Symptoms: Giddiness, 
pains in back and limbs, nausea, slight chills, faintness. 
This condition lasts a few hours. We distinguish 3 stages 
of this disease. 

First Stage. Now fever, face flushed, eyes red, severe 
pains in head, back, loins and extremities. Stomach dis- 
tressed, vomiting of acid bilious matter. Skin dry and 
burning hot. Mouth and throat dry, very thirsty. Some- 
times delirious. Lasts usually 1 day (sometimes 2 or 3 
days). All symptoms become milder, except the distress 
of stomach, vomiting and nausea. Patient feels for sev- 
eral hours comparatively comfortable. Then comes the 

Second Stage. The former symptoms return more 
aggravated. Stomach burning, extremely painful and 
sensitive. Vomiting unceasing and violent; the fluids 
thrown up of a darker color. Skin and eyes yellow (hence 
the name of the disease). The mind confused and wan- 
dering. Lasts from y 2 to 2 days. In severe cases the 
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Third Stage. The dreaded "black vomit." Collapse. 

A dangerous disease. It varies much as to "severity 
and duration.'' If "promptly and properly" treated the 
mortality will not exceed 10% (the average being about 
5%) ; otherwise the mortality exceeds 25% (rarely less 
than 15%). 

Causes. Contagious. In warm climates and hot 
weather. Too free use of animal food and stimulants in 
such climates ; exposure to a burning sun and to night air ; 
weakened system. 

Treatment. Prescription No. 141 "Good-Hope 
Remedies." 

N. B. — We put up Special Good-Hope Remedies for 
each of the 3 stages of yellow Fever at 35c each. They 
prove a great help to battle successfully with such a dan- 
gerous disease. The Good-Hope Preventive for Yellow 
Fever costs also 35c. Apply to our main Office. 

Adjuvants. The stomach requires a most careful diet 
throughout the disease (owing to its irritation). Hence 
diet : mild and unirritating. During 1st stage : a little 
thin gruel of rice or wheat flour; barley water; arrow- 
root; weak black tea (with little milk and sugar) ; pure 
fresh water; toast-water. During the 2nd stage: allow 
nothing more than during the 1st. But if patient has a 
great craving for food, add a teaspoonful of thin fresh 
cream, once in 3 or 4 hours. Even after the fever and 
irritation of stomach have passed away, return only with 
the greatest care to a more substantial diet. The above 
drinks may then be made thicker and hence more nourish- 
ing; and after a few days a piece of beef-steak may be 
chewed and the juice of it (alone) be swallowed. No 
alcoholic stimulants. The sick-room to be well ventilated 
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Patient's body may be freely sponged with tepid water 
(during prostration this is done under the bed-clothes 
without exposure to the air) . — Let every one who changes 
from a cold or temperate to a warm or hot climate, be 
careful to adapt his food (quantity and quality) to the 
new conditions. He needs less and lighter food and 
clothing. Should not expose himself to the midday sun, 
nor to the dampness of the night. If acclimated he is not 
so liable to yellow fever ; and should he be attacked, it will 
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INDEX 



Page. 

Abscess 21 

Ague 80, 12 

Alcoholism, Cure for 12 

Amenorrhoea 96 

Apoplexy 22 

Appetite, Loss of 78 

Asthma 22 

Baker's Itch 12 

Barber's Itch 12 

Bathing 19 

Baths 19 

Bed-sores 23 

Bed-sore Lotion 23 

Bee-stings 24 

Bilious Colic 24 

Biliousness 24 

Bites of Mad Dogs 25 

Bites of Mosquitoes 26 

Bites of Snakes 26 

Bladder, Inflammation of 71 

Blood, poor 12 

Blood, Spitting of, 104 

Bloody Urine 26 

Boils 27 

Bowels, Inflammation of 71 

Bowels, Pain in 86 

Brain-Fever 28 

Brain, Inflammation of 28 

Breath, offensive 85 

Bright's Disease, acute 31 

Bright's Disease, chronic 32 

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Page. 

Bronchitis, acute 30 

Bronchitis, chronic 30 

Bruises 33 

Buboes 64, 65 

Burn-Cure 35 

Burns and Scalds 33 

Cancer I2 

Canker in the Mouth 36 

Carbuncle 37 

Catarrh, acute 37, 30 

Catarrh, chronic 38 

Catarrh, Nasal 83 

Catarrh, Nasal, chronic 83 

Catarrh, suppression of 30 

Catarrhal Fever 68 

Chafing of Infants 38 

Chancre 61 

Change of Life (troubles) 108 

Chicken-Pox 39 

Chilblains 40 

Childbed- Fever 40 

Childbirth, made easy 79 

Children, Convulsions of 47 

Children, Leucorrhoea of 77 

Chills and Fever 80 

Cholera, Asiatic 4 1 

Cholera Infantum 43 

Cholera Morbus 44 

Clap, see Gonorrhoea 61 

Clergyman's (Speaker's) Sore Throat 104 

Cold in the Head 37 

Cold on Chest 30 

Colds, recent *3 

Colic 86 

Colic, Bilious 24 

Colic, Gall-stone colic 61 

Colic of Infants 44 

Colic (pain in bowels) 86 

Constipation 45 

Consumption, incipient 45 

Convulsions of Children 47 

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Costiveness 45 

Cough , 47 

Cough, Whooping 114 

Cramp of the Stomach 69 

Croup 48 

Cuts (see Wounds) 118 

Dandruff 49 

Deafness 49 

Delirium tremens 50 

Diabetes 50 

Diarrhoea 51 

Diphtheria 51 

Discharge from Ear suppressed 30 

Discharges from Ear 54 

Disinfection 18 

Dizziness 13 

Dogs, Bites of Mad 25 

Dropsy 52 

Dysentery 53 

Dysmenorrhoea 86 

Dyspepsia 54 

Earache 54 

Ear, Discharges from 54 

Ear's Discharge suppressed 30 

Eczema 55 

Effects of Fright 57 

Effects of Grief 57 

Effects of Poison Ivy 57 

Effects of Self-Abuse 58 

Epilepsy 55 

Erysipelas 56, 30 

Erysipelas suddenly receding 30 

Eruptions of Skin 101 

External Injur}' causing Brain-fever 30 

Eyes, Inflammation of 72 

Fainting 59 

Falling of the Womb 59 

Felon 60 

Fever (Feverishness) 13 

Fever and Ague 80 

Fever, Yellow 120 

Rg- Warts 65 

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Page. 
Flatulence !, 

Fright, Effects of 57 

Frost-Bites 60 

Gail-Stone Colic . . . 61 

Gall-Stones 61 

Gastric Fever 61 

Gathering 21 

Gleet 62, 63 

Goitre 100 

Gonorrhoea 61 

Good-Hope Remedies. 

Dose for Adults 5 

Dose for Children 5 

Dose in acute disease 6 

Dose in chronic disease 6 

Family (Medicine) Cases 14 

How often to repeat dose 6 

How to make a solution of 6 

How to order them 7 

How to preserve them 5 

How to procure them 7 

How to take them 5 

List of principal Remedies 8 to 14 

Physician's (Medicine) Cases 14 

Possess 7 Good Qualities 4 

Price of them 7 

Rule for taking them 6 

Gout 66 

Gravel 66 

Grief, Effects of 57 

Grippe 67 

Hair, Loss of 77 

Headache 68 

Headache, Sick-headache 101 

Health, how to preserve same 21 

Heart-Burn 69 

Heart, Palpitation of 87 

Hectic Fever 31 

Hemorrhoids 88 

Hip-Joint Disease 69 

Hip, Pain in 99 

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Page. 

Hives 70 

Hoarseness 70 

Hooping (see Whooping) Cough 114 

Hydrophobia 25 

Indigestion 71 

Infants, chafing of 38 

Infants, Colic of 44 

Infants, Ruptures of 96 

Inflammation of the Bladder 71 

Inflammation of the Bowels 71 

Inflammation of the Brain 28 

Inflammation of the Eyes 72 

Inflammation of the Lungs 90 

Inflammation of the Ovaries 73 

Inflammation of the Stomach 73 

Influenza 67 

Intermittent Fever 80 

Itch 74 

Itching of the Privates 75 

Ivy, Poison-Ivy 57 

Jaundice 76 

Leprosy 13 

Leucorrhoea 76 

Leucorrhoea of Children yy 

Lockjaw 13 

Looseness of the Bowels 51 

Losing the Hair yy 

Loss of Appetite 78 

Lumbago 78, 94 

Lung-Fever .' 90 

Lungs, Inflammation of 90 

Making Childbirth easy 79 

Malaria 80 

Marasmus 112 

Measles 81, 29 

Measles Receding 29 

Melancholy 13 

Menorrhagia 91 

Menstruation delayed 96 

Menstruation painful 86 

Menstruation profuse 91 

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Menstruation scanty 96 

Menstruation suppressed 96 

Milk Crust 13 

Milk-Fever 82 

Morning Sickness 82 

Morphine Habit, Cure for 13 

Mosquitoes, Bites of 26 

Mouth, Canker in 36 

Mumps 83 

Nasal Catarrh 83 

Nasal Catarrh (chronic) 83 

Nausea and Vomiting 84 

Nerves, Weakness of 84 

Nervous Fever no 

Nervousness 84 

Neuralgia (in general) 85 

Nettle Rash 70 

Nipples, sore 103 

Nocturnal (Seminal) Emissions 100 

Nosebleed 13 

Obesity 13 

Obstetric Calendar 20 

Offensive Breath 85 

Olive Oil 13 

Olive Soap 13 

Ovaries, inflammation of 73 

Overheating 107 

Painful Menstruation 86 

Pain in the Bowels 86 

Pain in the Hip 99 

Painter's Colic 13 

Palpitation of the Heart 87 

Palsy 87 

Paralysis 87 

Piles 88 

Pimples, from sexual excess 89 

Pimples (generally) 89 

Pleurisy 89 

Pleurisy, false 9°, 94 

Pneumonia 90 

Poison Ivy 57 

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Page. 

Pox, Chicken-pox 39 

Pox, Small-pox 102 

Pregnancy, Vomiting during 82 

Prescribing, Special 15 

Preventing Miscarriage 13 

Preventives 14 

Privates, Itching of 75 

Profuse Menstruation 91 

Prophylactics 14 

Pruritus , 75 

Pulse 17 

Quinsy 92 

Rattles (croup) 48 

Respiration 17 

Retention of Urine 93 

Rheumatism (in general) 93, 66 

Rheumatism, sciatic 94 

Rickets 94 

Ringworm 95 

Rose 56 

Run-around (felon) 60 

Ruptures of Infants 96 

Salve for Burns 14 

Salve, general 14 

Scalds ^ 

Scanty Menstruation 96 

Scarlatina 97, 29 

Scarlatina suddenly receding 29 

Scarlet Fever 97 

Sciatica 99, 94 

Sciatic Rheumatism ' 99, 94 

Scrofula 99 

Sea-Sickness 100 

Self- Abuse, Effects of 58 

Seminal Emissions 100 

Sexual Excess, pimples from 89 

Sick-Headache 101 

Sick-Room 18 

Skin Eruptions (generally) 101 

Skin, unhealthy 13 

Sleeplessness 102. 

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Page. 

Small-pox 102 

Snakes, Bites of 26 

Sore Nipples 103 

Sores, open in 

Sore Throat (in general) 104 

Spasms 47 

Spasms of Children 47 

Speaker's Sore Throat 104 

Spitting of Blood 104 

Sprains 105 

St. Antony's Fire 56 

Stings of Bees, Wasps, etc 24 

Stomach, Cramp of 69 

Stomach, Inflammation of 73 

Stomach, weak 54 

Stone in Bladder 66 

Strains 105 

St. Vitus' Dance 106 

Styes 106 

Summer Complaint 43 

Sunstroke (overheating) 107, 29 

Suppuration 21 

Syphilis 61 

Teething, troubles 109 

Temperature of body 16 

Throat, sore 104 

Throat, sore of speakers 104 

Tongue J 8 

Toothache 107 

Toothpowder 13. 108 

Toothwash (G. H. Dentol) 13, 108 

Troubles at Change of Life 108 

Troubles When Teething 109 

Tuberculous Meningitis 3° 

Typhoid Fever "° 

Typhus Fever II0 

Ulcers ll1 

Urine l8 

Urine, copious flow of l 3 

Urine, bloody 2 6 

Urine, Retention of 93 

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Page. 

Vaccination, Bad Effects of 12 

Varicose Veins in 

Variola 102 

Veins, large in 

Veins, varicose in 

Venereal Diseases 61 

Vomiting 84. 82 

Vomiting and Nausea 84 

Warts 112 

Wasting Disease 112 

Waterbrash 69 

Wetting the bed 113 

Whites (leucorrhoea) 76 

White Swelling 113 

Whitlow 60 

Whooping Cough 114 

Womb, Falling of the 59 

Worms 116 

— Pin- worms 117 

— Round worms 117 

— Tape-worm 117 

Worm-troubles 1 16 

Wounds 118 

Yellow Fever 120 



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ERIE 



"\A TE Americans are apt to rush on in business till we 
* * are fully tired out, over- worked, our life-force ex- 
hausted, our nervous system shattered and a partial, if 
not complete, physical wreck. How unwise, how pity- 
ful ! "We need rest and recreation at times, especially 
if we belong to the great class of brain-workers. We 
should meet with change of scenery, should take out- 
door exercise, should replenish our lungs with pure 
country air and allow the stomach a reasonable supply 
of wholesome water. — When considering where to find 
all this 

CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, PENN. 

appeals to you. It is a watering place and a pleasure re- 
sort. Even a few weeks of vacation spent there, will in- 
vigorate the body and recreate the mind. It does in no 
wise tax your purse. The rich man finds all the accommo- 
dations there that his heart can wish for, and the man of 
modest means finds things likewise as he desires. You 
will find all needed comfort there at any time of the year. 
The Erie Railroad takes you thither and offers the very 
best accommodations to its patrons. Its courteous officers 
will supply you with special descriptive booklets. 



Cambridge Springs, Perm. 

is on the Erie Railroad half way between 
Chicago and New York, and stopover at that 
point is allowed on all tickets reading via the 
Erie. Write for descriptive booklet to 

R.H.WALLACE D.M.BOWMAN 

As«'t Gen. Pass n A«T., Gen. Westirn Passu Aot. 

CLEVELAND D. W. COOKE CHICAGO 

Gen. P*8»k Aar.. NEW YORK 



